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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By keith sutton (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 7:53 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

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.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dr. Director (BonaireTalker - Post #92) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 12:53 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

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).

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tish (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #374) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 1:10 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

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.
I'm guessing this is a rule they don't often pay attention to.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dr. Director (BonaireTalker - Post #93) on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 8:39 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

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.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By keith sutton (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 7:30 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

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...

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tod Lube (BonaireTalker - Post #94) on Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 2:15 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Keith,
What are the dates you will be at Sorobon???

 


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