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| Aug. 30, 2010 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | Cost to check bat bag? I'm getting ready to fly Vegas and was wondering what I need to do in order to pay a minimum fee to check my bat bag. I'm flying AirTran and from their website I see that Baseball/Softball Equipment, 1 bag containing up to 4 bats, 1 helmet, 1 pair of cleats, 1 uniform, 1 glove and 1 pair of batting gloves would incure a standard fee with standard overweight fees. I'm assuming 50lbs or less would be standard, 51-70lbs would be $49, So, if I understand their policy, first checked bag is $20, second is $25 (bat bag if under 50lbs). If I carry on my cloths and only check my bat bag, my cost will be $20 if under 50lbs. Does this sound correct? |
| Aug. 30, 2010 #6 Men's 60 1173 posts | I don't know about Air Tran, I always fly Southwest and they don't charge for my bat bag,and they have great air fares. |
| Aug. 30, 2010 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | I checked their rates and they weren't that good. Plus, I'd have to drive to B'ham, a 2 hr drive. |
| Aug. 30, 2010 #6 Men's 60 1173 posts | I don't about you Bruce..........but they have always had a really good fare for me..maybe I just book it earlier than you. |
| Aug. 30, 2010 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | I checked all airlines, AirTran was the least expensive. I made the reservations on July 25. |
| Aug. 30, 2010 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | I figured it out on a couple of trips, and Southwest seems to make up for the no charge on bags in their fare. |
| Aug. 30, 2010 #6 Men's 60 1173 posts | Dbax, I am going to Vegas for the Winter World in November........ air fare for two, non stop, $500.00 total for the both of us..........let me know if you can beat that............I am always looking to save some money. Thanks. |
| Aug. 30, 2010 DoubleL10 Men's 70 907 posts | Bruce, I think your understanding of the checked bag rate is correct. If it's $20 for the first bag, that's better than Continental who I usually fly. I'm flying Southwest non-stop to Phoenix and I got a rate of $330 round trip which I don't think is bad considering I can check 2 bags for no additional charge. The same 2 bags checked on Continental cost $60 each way ($25 for bag 1; $35 for bag 2). |
| Aug. 30, 2010 The real deal Men's 70 114 posts | Those greedy bastards... |
| Aug. 30, 2010 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | I'm carrying on a CPAP machine and a bag that is almost the max size of 61 inches (width + length + height). I plan to check my batbag. I'm trying to keep the batbag under 50lbs. I'll post later this week about what the final cost for my baggage is. |
| Aug. 31, 2010 DoubleL10 Men's 70 907 posts | The real deal, Don't get me started on the airlines and their constant gouging! That's why I fly Southwest when I can - no baggage check fees, no extra fees for "express boarding" or exit row seats. Since I'm 6'4", I usually look for an exit row seat on SW. I'm tired of fees for blankets/pillows, additional leg room, getting on early to have better access to overhead storage bins, etc. |
| Aug. 31, 2010 sjuhoops 145 posts | Hey Larry Don't forget to tip your friendly skycap(haha) Hank |
| Aug. 31, 2010 Webbie25 Men's 70 2414 posts | Might be cheaper to pack early and send your bags to a location by UPS or Fedex or postal system. I haven't checked this yet-has anybody? Out here in Albuquerque, Southwest usually beats everybody hands down. |
| Aug. 31, 2010 JBTexas Men's 70 434 posts | To bad you guys can't find one guy wants to drive, let him that the bags, you pay for the gas for him and I bet it still comes out cheaper. |
| Aug. 31, 2010 JBTexas Men's 70 434 posts | sorry should say (take) not (that) |
| Aug. 31, 2010 BCass Men's 55 4 posts | Bruce, give me a call at my store and I will let you know what it will cost to ship your bat bag via UPS. Phone number is 7-439-3006 |
| Aug. 31, 2010 DoubleL10 Men's 70 907 posts | Hey, Hank, I ALWAYS tip my friendly skycaps - the unfriendly ones get nada (LOL). See you in Vegas in a couple of days! |
| Aug. 31, 2010 mad dog Men's 65 4191 posts | yep bruce the airlines are really getting us now a days,its the reason i usually drive when pssible,and i don't charge myself extra,LOL. i'm going to st George for huntsman games and will be driving,1300 miles 1 way,no prol.....LOL |
| Sept. 1, 2010 Webbie25 Men's 70 2414 posts | DoubleL10-I am very careful about stiffing skycaps because your bags could end up in Berlin. Not totally tongue in cheek. I drive a lot of tourneys-maybe i could charge my teammates half of what the airlines charge and make a buck :-) Just kidding, guys! |
| Sept. 1, 2010 doker Men's 60 185 posts | HEY GUYS...I WORK FOR AN AIRLINE...FIRST OFF! RATES FOR FLTS ARE A WHOLE LOT CHEAPER TODAY THAN THEY HAVE EVER BEEN!!!....FILL YOUR BAT BAG WITH MOST OF YOUR STUFF AND BRING A CARRY-ON BAG FOR YOUR ESSENTIALS...THEN YOU ONLY HAVE TO CHECK YOUR BAT BAG!!! AND YES DON'T STIFF A SKYCAP!!! BUT IF YOU CARRY THE BAG INSIDE YOU DON'T EVEN DEAL WITH A SKYCAP....BY THE WAY BOOK YOUR FLT EARLY AND IT IS QUITE CHEAP!!! ON MOST AIRLINES YOU GET TO PICK YOUR SEAT...NOT ON SOUTHWEST UNLESS YOU CHECK-IN VERY EARLY....BY THE WAY MY BAT BAG USUALLY ONLY WEIGHS AROUND 35 LBS AND THAT IS WITH ALL POCKETS FULL AND 3-4 BATS....JUST SOME INFO...DOKER |
| Sept. 1, 2010 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | Good advice Doker! I packed my bat bag this morning, 2 bats, cleats, batting gloves, uniforms, toiletries and a few misc things plus much of my casual clothes. The total weight was about 25lbs. I plan to carry on my glove and a few essential casual clothes. I believe AirTran will charge me $20 to check it. |
