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Tiptopperoo · August 9th, 2012, 12:05 PM

Where do you pack your backplate Dave? I'm trying your breakdown into my suitcases here and am struggling to get it all in.

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ccrdave · August 9th, 2012, 01:40 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tiptopperoo)

Where do you pack your backplate Dave? I'm trying your breakdown into my suitcases here and am struggling to get it all in.

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In my hand luggage, depending on what airline I use I sometimes just strap a rucksack to the packplate and wear the harness

Tiptopperoo · August 11th, 2012, 01:09 PM

I'm flying to the UK with Singapore airlines, but back with Malaysia airlines. Both charge ~60 AUD per extra kg.

Singapore charge you only for 6kg of weight, for up to 15kg of scuba gear, where as Malaysia airlines give you another 10kg free for scuba equipment.

Looks like I'm back to the carry as much on as possible plan, but it's not looking promising!

**dmainou** · August 11th, 2012, 11:46 PM

Ask them how much for an extra bag?

This is different than a heavier bag

I would be surprised if it's more than 50 for an extra 23kg bag

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Tiptopperoo · August 13th, 2012, 01:39 PM

There is no such thing as an extra bag with either airline. You have 20kg regardless of hoe many bags. 40 x 0.5kg bags would be acceptable!

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matt · August 13th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tiptopperoo)

There is no such thing as an extra bag with either airline. You have 20kg regardless of hoe many bags. 40 x 0.5kg bags would be acceptable!

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Looks right - Singapore offer 15kg for 6kg charge @ $50/kg so $600 return from the UK. Australia is cheaper at $22/kg so $264.

I normally travel with BA who let you have an extra 23kg bag for £34 (£68) return.

Matt.

**dmainou** · August 13th, 2012, 09:27 PM

That's not good. I normally travel to the US rather than other places and haven't come across the weight policy. Last time Qantas charged 50 for an extra bag.

United charged similar prices as well.

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matt · August 14th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by dmainou)

That's not good. I normally travel to the US rather than other places and haven't come across the weight policy. Last time Qantas charged 50 for an extra bag.

United charged similar prices as well.

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Travel to/from the US is still on the piece-concept. Singapore charge between $100-150 per extra piece up to 23kg and $300-450 per piece up to 32kg.

They do not offer a free piece for sport equipment, or even a discounted one for US routing.

Matt.

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Tiptopperoo CCRx Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 98 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Where do you pack your backplate Dave? I'm trying your breakdown into my suitcases here and am struggling to get it all in. Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2
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ccrdave New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: forest of Dean Posts: 206 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by Tiptopperoo) Where do you pack your backplate Dave? I'm trying your breakdown into my suitcases here and am struggling to get it all in. Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2 In my hand luggage, depending on what airline I use I sometimes just strap a rucksack to the packplate and wear the harness
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August 11th, 2012, 01:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tiptopperoo CCRx Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 98 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	I'm flying to the UK with Singapore airlines, but back with Malaysia airlines. Both charge ~60 AUD per extra kg. Singapore charge you only for 6kg of weight, for up to 15kg of scuba gear, where as Malaysia airlines give you another 10kg free for scuba equipment. Looks like I'm back to the carry as much on as possible plan, but it's not looking promising!
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August 11th, 2012, 11:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
dmainou Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 176 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Ask them how much for an extra bag? This is different than a heavier bag I would be surprised if it's more than 50 for an extra 23kg bag Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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August 13th, 2012, 01:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tiptopperoo CCRx Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 98 Thanks: 21 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	There is no such thing as an extra bag with either airline. You have 20kg regardless of hoe many bags. 40 x 0.5kg bags would be acceptable! Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2
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August 13th, 2012, 02:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
matt New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,541 Thanks: 168 Thanked 74 Times in 60 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by Tiptopperoo) There is no such thing as an extra bag with either airline. You have 20kg regardless of hoe many bags. 40 x 0.5kg bags would be acceptable! Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2 Looks right - Singapore offer 15kg for 6kg charge @ $50/kg so $600 return from the UK. Australia is cheaper at $22/kg so $264. I normally travel with BA who let you have an extra 23kg bag for £34 (£68) return. Matt.
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August 13th, 2012, 09:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
dmainou Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 176 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	That's not good. I normally travel to the US rather than other places and haven't come across the weight policy. Last time Qantas charged 50 for an extra bag. United charged similar prices as well. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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August 14th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
matt New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,541 Thanks: 168 Thanked 74 Times in 60 Posts	Quote: (Originally Posted by dmainou) That's not good. I normally travel to the US rather than other places and haven't come across the weight policy. Last time Qantas charged 50 for an extra bag. United charged similar prices as well. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Travel to/from the US is still on the piece-concept. Singapore charge between $100-150 per extra piece up to 23kg and $300-450 per piece up to 32kg. They do not offer a free piece for sport equipment, or even a discounted one for US routing. Matt.
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