Drew and I thought we would be "smart" and only pack one suitcase to check. Fees are $25 for one bag and $35 for the second bag. So, he packed most of his stuff in a carry on. Well, we get to the airport and he puts my suitcase up there to get checked and it's 55 lbs. It's 5 lbs overweight so we get charged an ADDITIONAL $90 to check the bag!!!! $115 total to check my freakin' suitcase!!!!!!
I HATE DELTA!!!!!!!! I will never, ever fly with them again. I don't care if my mom died and it's the only flight I can get. Never again!!!!!!
Oh, and in case you're wondering, I did tell Drew that we should just pack two bags because I was stressing about it. Needless to say, we just bought another suitcase so it doesn't happen again.
Re: #^&*% Delta!!!!!
We registered (we're dorks) for a luggage scale for our wedding, and I swear we use it every time we fly... it's well worth it!
Heck, at this point, stop by the post office and throw your dirty clothes in a "if it fits, it ships" box. It's cheaper than more luggage, for sure.
Sorry you ran into such a bummer to start your trip out! Have fun, despite the logistics...
Similar thing happened to a couple that was in line with us coming back from the HM. They paid more than double what DH and I paid for 2 bags b/c they had everything in an oversized and overweight bag.
I agree with Kathy, I know so many people that have scales at home or have the luggage with the scales inside just in case.
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