Author Topic: AC and UA Now Charging $100 For A 2nd Bag To Israel. (Read 13415 times)

Jkhein · « **Reply #40 on:** September 27, 2011, 07:20:54 PM »

Quote from: chuchem on September 27, 2011, 07:11:41 PM

Almost every airline in europe allows only one bag in economy. The same goes for business with 2 bags, so dont complain on co, they are prob one of the last to allow 3 bags in business.

A normal person traveling, has plenty of weight with 50 pounds, only us jiden need more. A "goy" travels with 2 jeans and is done, no shabbes clothing...

Whatever this means?! yes we are yiden on this forum (most of us) and we are complaining!

chuchem · « **Reply #41 on:** September 28, 2011, 02:06:02 AM »

You can complain... I just explained from the airlines view, by allowing 50 pounds they give a "normal" traveler all he needs

YudiG · « **Reply #42 on:** September 28, 2011, 02:34:20 PM »

These rules don't apply if the tickets were purchased prior to new policies, correct?

isac · « **Reply #43 on:** October 01, 2011, 04:18:11 PM »

Just wait till they downgrade our elite allowance (*G) to 2 bags........

no ayen hara

devora · « **Reply #44 on:** October 02, 2011, 07:45:09 AM »

I have a question I was hoping someone could help with:
I have silver status, myhusband has none, and we are traveling on CO to israel with a Baby. My ticket was booked with my husband's miles andhis was booked with mine. How many pieces of luggage are we entitled to? I was thinking each of us 2 because he was booked under my silver status and I should get 2 for my status irrespective of being booked with his miles. I have no idea if an infant is entitled to checkin bags? I would like to check in the car seat base.

Dan · « **Reply #45 on:** October 02, 2011, 09:46:25 AM »

when was the ticket booked?

YudiG · « **Reply #46 on:** October 02, 2011, 03:31:17 PM »

a couple months back in my case...

devora · « **Reply #47 on:** October 02, 2011, 03:32:34 PM »

My ticket was booked either end of august or beginning of september

Dan · « **Reply #48 on:** October 02, 2011, 05:35:54 PM »

Quote from: YudiG on October 02, 2011, 03:31:17 PM

a couple months back in my case...

You would be grandfathered.

Quote from: devora on October 02, 2011, 07:45:09 AM

I have a question I was hoping someone could help with:
I have silver status, myhusband has none, and we are traveling on CO to israel with a Baby. My ticket was booked with my husband's miles andhis was booked with mine. How many pieces of luggage are we entitled to? I was thinking each of us 2 because he was booked under my silver status and I should get 2 for my status irrespective of being booked with his miles. I have no idea if an infant is entitled to checkin bags? I would like to check in the car seat base.

Cute, yes you should each get 2 free bags and you can check a baby item free as well.

devora · « **Reply #49 on:** October 02, 2011, 06:22:58 PM »

Thx dan

YudiG · « **Reply #50 on:** October 02, 2011, 11:34:37 PM »

Talk about who 'wears the miles' in the family

It's usually the husband who has the elite status...

jack12 · « **Reply #51 on:** October 03, 2011, 10:51:31 PM »

http://matzav.com/travelers-to-go-bonkers-over-sneaky-el-al-charge-for-second-piece-of-luggage

MLM · « **Reply #52 on:** November 02, 2011, 03:51:04 PM »

If i have a regular continental card do i get 2nd bag waived to israel?

Dan · « **Reply #53 on:** November 02, 2011, 03:54:46 PM »

Quote from: MLM on November 02, 2011, 03:51:04 PM

If i have a regular continental card do i get 2nd bag waived to israel?

No

Dan · « **Reply #54 on:** June 11, 2012, 05:55:55 PM »

Title updated.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #55 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:18:29 PM »

Random question. Does a club membership give luggage allowance?

Any other ways to buy luggage allowance w/o a credit pull?

Dan · « **Reply #56 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:27:34 PM »

No.
*G.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #57 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:56:50 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 11, 2012, 06:27:34 PM

*G.

Any way without flying BIS or paying insane amounts to US/UA?

Just exploring options, I have *G anyway.

Saver2000 · « **Reply #58 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:57:38 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on June 11, 2012, 06:18:29 PM

Any other ways to buy luggage allowance w/o a credit pull?

Pay someone to add you as an AU on their UA club card?
(Will still be YMMV, but shouldn't cost you much)

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #59 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:54:21 PM »

Finally nailed it.

US sells a 90 day trial. Silver is $200, Gold $400.

Presuming silver is *S, and Gold is *G (otherwise $600 for plat).

This is worthwhile for someone needing a second suitcase more than once in 90 days (couple on one flight/one pax on two).

People flying more, and it can be a big money saver.

There also should be lounge access if buying Gold and flying int'l.

@Dan, would make a nice post for the main site IMHO.