By keith sutton (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 7:53 am: |
Any recent experience with the weight restrictions on inter-island flights on Bonaire Express? I understand that divers are permitted to take on a few extra pounds if they notify the airline in advance. Has anyone been successful doing this? I need to make connecting flights from Aruba and Curacao in October and would appreciate any information.
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By Dr. Director (BonaireTalker - Post #92) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 12:53 pm: |
Back in May BE's weight limit was 20 kg (44 pounds) per person total weight (supposedly including carry-ons). Divers who notified BE in advance were allowed an extra 10 kg (22 lb). Do not believe it has changed since then, but suggest you check. Also, their fee for overweight baggage was not excessive (as I recall, about $10 US for each 10 kg).
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By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #374) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 1:10 pm: |
I've flown BE ten times, including a flight two days ago. I've always had more weight than that in my bags, I've never notified them in advance, and I've never been charged extra.
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By Dr. Director (BonaireTalker - Post #93) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 8:39 pm: |
Thanks for the insight Tish. When we flew in May, they never weighed our carry-ons even though the two 20-inch roll-aboards were in plain sight when we were checking in, but did weigh our two main bags (at 50 - 55 lb each), well within the "66 lbs per diver" rule. I was "formally" answering Keith's question, but glad you provided further info, based on your experience.
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By keith sutton (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 7:30 am: |
Thanks for the info--in other words pack light and hope! I'll be staying at Sorobon, so maybe I can cut back a bit on clothing...
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By Tod Lube (BonaireTalker - Post #94) on Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 2:15 pm: |
Keith,
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