If travelling by air in a family group, is the checked in luggage weighed collectively or individually?

Posted February 11th, 2009 by Christchurch NZ Accom in category Travelling with Family

Category: Travelling with Family

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  1. little.laur on February 11th, 2009 at 10:50 am:

    it's usually seperately i think
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  2. artgrantz on February 11th, 2009 at 11:38 am:

    Probably separate, but you can choose what luggage gets weighed together for each person. That will help avoid overcharge unless any single bag is over the limit.
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  3. Ajay K on February 11th, 2009 at 11:47 am:

    individually
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  4. mrtwondo on February 11th, 2009 at 12:21 pm:

    Most airlines weigh luggage on a per ticket basis, so you could check 20kg and so could one of your children, but you couldn't check 38kg and 2kg for your child.

    Each is usually weighed separately. Also, if you are changing to an aircraft operated by a different company, they may have different policies on checked luggage.

    Many airlines have exact rules about checked luggage on their website.
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  5. Lily S on February 11th, 2009 at 12:46 pm:

    It is always separately per paid ticket. So each child will need their own suitcase.

    Do not take one big one or you will pay a fee.

    If I may also suggest that if your children are small and many suitcases will be difficult….pack lightly and wash clothes in hotel or have a laundry service do them.

    It's much better than taking things you don't need and won't use. Have fun.
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