I always felt flying is too cheap....

mimico_polak said:
I had that happen to me a while back in Frankfurt.

The bag fit INTO the space…it just didn’t come out without some nudging.

gate agent took the bag and checked it for free at least.
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My soft bag is legal carryon size and fits well in the bins (proper way standing up and long edge perpendicular to plane) but as it's soft, it doesn't play well with the cage as it's not quite a rectangle when packed. Easy to squish to fit in sizer or in the overhead if required but depending on the grumpiness of the employee, technically they are supposed to slide in and out of the sizer easily. It was really expensive but I love it and try not to have checked bags. If I can avoid extra shoes/boots, a week is easy with it.
 
Gaoler said:
I fly from Toronto to Vancouver often... Usually on WestJet, but on occasion and as a last resort, Air Canada
Both carriers don't charge veterans, or serving CAF members for checked bags, so me no even pay for that.
As far as carry on goes...
99% of the time these flights are full and because too many people want to "carry on" their bag, bin space is at a premium.
'Last half dozen trips they were begging people to check their carry on... For free.
There have been times I just didn't feel like fighting for bin space so I went up to the boarding and volunteered to check my carry on.
They're more than happy to do it. No charge.

If anyone here is a veteran or serving CAF... All you need is your VSC or your mil. ID.
You will have to check in at the airport, but... No fees for your bags. Dig around the Carriers website, policy is there.
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Same deal for Porter iirc.
 
My B.I.L is a frequent business flyer...
His baggage hack... Small carry on with essentials should he ever get stranded over night, his "main" suitcase... 'Purolated to the hotel at his destination.
'Been doing it this way for years and has yet to run into a problem. 'Probably a bit spendy for cheap-skates of GTAM, but I guess he thinks it's worth it.
 
Fwiw, one of my better flight experiences recently was flair. Obviously barebones but I went in expecting that. We had tablets full of media, battery packs charged and food. A far better experience than air canada where I expect them to provide service and busted media systems and running out of food are far too common.

Doesn't sunwing have mimosas on the flight? Enjoy Costa Rica, it's a beautiful place.
 
Gaoler said:
Key is to be the last one on.
Make an entrance!
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Especially if you were in the bar, didn't hear your gate call, your bike was in the cargo hold tagged to you, and the plane couldn't leave without you.

Got some serious bad ju-ju looks when I finally boarded.
 
Carry on has gotten smaller over the years. Wife bought a forever Briggs & Riley 30 or so years ago when she was travelling a lot for work; it’s now too wide. Some bins have safety or video equipment in them. The only reason I like to get on early is that I’m efficient at it. Get to my seat put the bag up and sit down, then fiddle around.
 
Don't all the airlines state that if your carry-on doesn't fit in the sizer, or is overweight, it will get checked at your expense? When did they stop enforcing this? I remember having to remove a jacket from my carry-on at the checkin counter because it made it barely too wide to fit in the sizer. Then I just put it back in before boarding. On my last flight, I made sure I measured everything, but nobody asked me to use the sizer - I assumed it was because it looked like it would fit? They did ask for 6 people to volunteer to check their carry-on for free, and if you didn't volunteer but were found to have oversize bags, you would be charged the checked bag fee.
 
I can’t complain, I’m expected to board last, but my flight cost is super cheap 👍
 
Relax said:
Don't all the airlines state that if your carry-on doesn't fit in the sizer, or is overweight, it will get checked at your expense? When did they stop enforcing this? I remember having to remove a jacket from my carry-on at the checkin counter because it made it barely too wide to fit in the sizer. Then I just put it back in before boarding. On my last flight, I made sure I measured everything, but nobody asked me to use the sizer - I assumed it was because it looked like it would fit? They did ask for 6 people to volunteer to check their carry-on for free, and if you didn't volunteer but were found to have oversize bags, you would be charged the checked bag fee.
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I haven't seen them put a bag in the sizer in more than a decade. Even when people are rolling what is obviously a suitcase and meets none of the required dimensions.
 
Where they have dedicated checkin agents , like AC in Toronto you seem to see more diligence . Regional flights were the flight attendants are also the gate agents they seem to ignore a lot.
My go to travel case carryon is size legal for ANY plane as some airlines have different rules . Won’t help if there is some lady with a full on suitcase .


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Slightly off tangent….looking to go to Poland in 2025 and right now I’m seeing 10k for tickets alone.

Anyone flow Iceland air out of Hamilton. Apparently they’re a bit ‘no frills’ but have good pricing, albeit potentially long layover.
 
mimico_polak said:
Slightly off tangent….looking to go to Poland in 2025 and right now I’m seeing 10k for tickets alone.

Anyone flow Iceland air out of Hamilton. Apparently they’re a bit ‘no frills’ but have good pricing, albeit potentially long layover.
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Flew Iceland air to...Iceland! Back in 2016. Was a pleasant trip. Dirt cheap too..think $675 round trip
 
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