New checked bag fees...

[ggunn]

...from the US to Mexico on the airline formerly known as Continental:

First bag free
Second bag $40, up from $25 last year at about this time.

No surprise there, I guess.

 

[BrewingDiver]

Soon it will be cheaper to buy new gear in Coz and leave it. hbrother:Anyone know if golf clubs are still free? It seems to me they take up space, too, but I guess golf has the better lobby. We in Detroit also use that airline thru Houston in recent years, for all of our Caribbean trips.

 

[ggunn]

Soon it will be cheaper to buy new gear in Coz and leave it. hbrother:Anyone know if golf clubs are still free? It seems to me they take up space, too, but I guess golf has the better lobby. We in Detroit also use that airline thru Houston in recent years, for all of our Caribbean trips.

Counts as a checked bag. From the website:

Golf equipment

United accepts one item of golf equipment per customer as checked baggage.
An item of golf equipment consists of:

• One golf bag containing 1 set of golf clubs
• Golf balls
• One pair of golf shoes

All items must be properly encased in a suitable container. The golf bag must be covered or enclosed in a heavy, rigid carrying case.
United is not liable for damage to Golf Equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.
Excess Valuation may not be purchased for Golf Equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.
If applicable, the first or second fee applies to golf equipment.
Golfing equipment containers measuring over 62" (157 cm) L+H+W that contain other items in addition to or in place of appropriate golf equipment will be subject to an oversize fee.
Note: All customers, including MileagePlus® Premier® members, who check a golf bag will experience a delay in receiving their bag at the baggage claim due to the manner in which oversized items and sports equipment are required to be loaded, unloaded and delivered to baggage claim.

 

[BrewingDiver]

Thanks. I have not golfed in years, but for a long time they, like skis, did not count. United accepts one bag per flyer. For many of us divers, that would not be enough for all the gear, so you would need larger bags, I guess.

 

[Kevrumbo]

On United from US/Can to Trans-Pacific/Atlantic Destinations (cumulative charges):

Extra number of checked-in luggage over the alloted two; $200
Excess weight charge each piece over 23kg/50lbs: $200

For my just now canceled Tech Wreck Trip to Singapore/South China Sea, I had two large Stahlsac bags each weighing 65lbs and a Storm Case with an X-Scooter & NIMh Battery at 78lbs (anything 100lbs and over not acceptable for check-in luggage). My carry-on bag full of mask/PLB/and five sets of deco & doubles regulators --weighs 30lbs.

 

[deborahdelamar]

Just flew United to/from CUN. Baggage fees for economy class as stated by ggunn. First & business class passengers may check 3 bags @ 70lbs. each max to/from Mexico. 62 linear inch standard applies.

 

[Ron Lee]

For most people this should be a non-issue. How many people need TWO checked bags and a carry-on?

 

[gcarter]

Spirit To Start Charging Up To $100 For Some Carry-On Bags - The Consumerist

Can always get worse.

 

[ggunn]

For most people this should be a non-issue. How many people need TWO checked bags and a carry-on?

Um... <raises hand>

For a 12 day stay on Cozumel, my wife and I together fill one checked bag with dive gear, and then we each have one for our clothes and stuff, so it's actually 1 1/2 checked bags each, but if I were traveling alone, I'd need two.

 

[judydivescoz]

For most people this should be a non-issue. How many people need TWO checked bags and a carry-on?

We do as well especially if we are bringing stuff down for our local friends. There are lots with 2 checked bags and a carryon going thru customs. The 2 nd bag fees are really starting to get expensive.