Checked baggage and Air Lingus.....

Last week I went onto Air Lingus and tried to book tickets, but they were having system problems.  I did look and noticed that each passenger is allowed 2 pieces of checked baggage with a total weight of 140lbs. 

I finally called this week to book our flights and got an e-mail confirmation with all the information on it.  Well, they decided to change their baggage limitations and now we are each only allowed 2 pieces with a total weight of 80lbs! 

This change went into effect last week, but effects anyone who bought their tickets as of early August.  I am angry, but mostly at myself because I should have made a point to ask when I booked the tickets (although, I think they should have told me on the phone anyway).  I feel really bad for people who booked their tickets in August and now have to deal with this. 

I told my husband he could only bring two changes of clothes to have room for my shopping.  He wasn't amused!

Whoa!  That's a significant drop!  I flew them in July and August and the limit was 2 bags for 100lbs.

my colleague is moving back to India and Air India only allows 27 kgs TOTAL!!... dude my carry ons used to easily weight that much!!!

Most airlines are going moving to two 50 lbs bags (total of 100lbs) but man, I checked because I couldn't believe it, but they are not only reducing to 80lbs total, but they are charging €8 PER BAG after the start of the year!

All I can say is that they are off my list of airlines now.  I never did actually like them, but they were the only airline flying direct between Chicago and Dublin.

*SIGH*

Of course I am United Airlines Premier Executive (Star Alliance Gold) and so when I fly, I generally get 3 pieces of up to 70lbs a piece, plus my carry ons.  I guess traveling too much pays! 

That's a real shame. When I first moved, I picked Aer Lingus on purpose b/c of it's generous luggage allowance. So much for that option.