Airline Check-In at Hotel - Paying Checked Bag Fees?? - The DIS Discussion Forums

ScottJayhawk · 09-18-2009, 11:07 AM

Will be using airline check-in at Animal Kingdom Villas in October. Flying back on AirTran. They charge $15 for the 1st checked bag (my wife and I will each have 1 to check) so as I understand it I need to pay these fees in advance. All the instructions I've found say to call 407-824-1231 to pay these fees so they'll have a record of it at the hotel check-in desk.

I've been trying for several days to call that number. I get one ring and go to a generic voicemail message. I have left a message but no call back.

Am I calling the right number? Is there a trick to this? Is there a better way?

Thanks to all in advance!

Capo · 09-18-2009, 11:39 AM

I am not sure if Airtran does this, but when we were there in Feb of this year, we had our fees waived when checking out at our hotel. I specifically asked about the fee and was told it was a courtesy for disney customers that some airlines do.

I believe we flew united.

Wistraveler · 09-18-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottJayhawk

All the instructions I've found say to call 407-824-1231 to pay these fees so they'll have a record of it at the hotel check-in desk.

Am I calling the right number? Is there a trick to this? Is there a better way?

You may have the wrong number. The one I have is 407-284-1231

JerseyJanice · 09-18-2009, 11:48 AM

I called the number from our room on the morning of check-out. Gave them my CC info, they gave me a confirmation number, and we were good-to-go.

ScottJayhawk · 09-18-2009, 11:53 AM

Hmmmmmmm

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq...#subCategory16

Perhaps they have made the error??? That's kind of funny!

AllEars.net shows the 284 version....I'll try it!
http://allears.net/acc/mexpress.htm

THAT WAS IT!! The Disney website has the wrong number!!

Minnie&Nana · 09-18-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capo

I am not sure if Airtran does this, but when we were there in Feb of this year, we had our fees waived when checking out at our hotel. I specifically asked about the fee and was told it was a courtesy for disney customers that some airlines do.

I believe we flew united.

How interesting! When you called the number to pay for the bags that's when you learned it was waived by the airline? Will be doing this for the first time in Dec and USAIRWAYS just upped it from $15 to $20 for 1 bag.

We're used to SW, so no fees.

Anyway, want to try to know the process ahead of time!

Thanks!!

ScottJayhawk · 09-18-2009, 12:03 PM

No waived fees when I called for AirTran

Capo · 09-23-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Minnie&Nana

How interesting! When you called the number to pay for the bags that's when you learned it was waived by the airline? Will be doing this for the first time in Dec and USAIRWAYS just upped it from $15 to $20 for 1 bag.

We're used to SW, so no fees.

Anyway, want to try to know the process ahead of time!

Thanks!!

I actually found out from the counter guys when I was checking my bag at my resort. I was expecting to pay the fee, but they told me my airline waived it for disney guests using the magical express.

ScottJayhawk · 09-23-2009, 04:50 PM

I thought you had to pay BEFORE you arrived at the airline check-in counter in the hotel and that you would not have been able to pay at the counter anyway???

09-18-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
ScottJayhawk Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 45	Airline Check-In at Hotel - Paying Checked Bag Fees?? Will be using airline check-in at Animal Kingdom Villas in October. Flying back on AirTran. They charge $15 for the 1st checked bag (my wife and I will each have 1 to check) so as I understand it I need to pay these fees in advance. All the instructions I've found say to call 407-824-1231 to pay these fees so they'll have a record of it at the hotel check-in desk. I've been trying for several days to call that number. I get one ring and go to a generic voicemail message. I have left a message but no call back. Am I calling the right number? Is there a trick to this? Is there a better way? Thanks to all in advance! __________________ October 2009 WDW (AKV - Jambo) - Disney just keeps getting better! September 2007 WDW (BCV) - Another amazing trip! This time with 2 kids! September 2004 WDW (Offsite) - Ivan stayed away, so did most everybody else. We got very spoiled having the resort to ourselves. September 2004 - New DVC Owner

09-18-2009, 11:48 AM	#4
JerseyJanice Proud owner of Max the Mighty Wonder Dog. Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Beautiful Bergen County Posts: 7,515	I called the number from our room on the morning of check-out. Gave them my CC info, they gave me a confirmation number, and we were good-to-go. __________________ 1972, 1974, 1976 WDW Childhood Trips (Offsite) 2/99 CSR (Gift Trip from In-Laws) 9/00 CR/POFQ (Millennium Trip, Split Stay) 6/02 WL (Gift Trip from In-Laws to Celebrate their 40th) 2/08 POR/Dolphin (Split Stay) 8/08 Pop (Free Dining) 9/09 Pop (Free Dining Again) 8/10 Pop (Free Dining Again! )

09-18-2009, 11:53 AM	#5
ScottJayhawk Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 45	Hmmmmmmm http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq...#subCategory16 Perhaps they have made the error??? That's kind of funny! AllEars.net shows the 284 version....I'll try it! http://allears.net/acc/mexpress.htm THAT WAS IT!! The Disney website has the wrong number!! __________________ October 2009 WDW (AKV - Jambo) - Disney just keeps getting better! September 2007 WDW (BCV) - Another amazing trip! This time with 2 kids! September 2004 WDW (Offsite) - Ivan stayed away, so did most everybody else. We got very spoiled having the resort to ourselves. September 2004 - New DVC Owner

09-18-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
ScottJayhawk Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 45	No waived fees when I called for AirTran __________________ October 2009 WDW (AKV - Jambo) - Disney just keeps getting better! September 2007 WDW (BCV) - Another amazing trip! This time with 2 kids! September 2004 WDW (Offsite) - Ivan stayed away, so did most everybody else. We got very spoiled having the resort to ourselves. September 2004 - New DVC Owner

09-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
ScottJayhawk Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 45	I thought you had to pay BEFORE you arrived at the airline check-in counter in the hotel and that you would not have been able to pay at the counter anyway??? __________________ October 2009 WDW (AKV - Jambo) - Disney just keeps getting better! September 2007 WDW (BCV) - Another amazing trip! This time with 2 kids! September 2004 WDW (Offsite) - Ivan stayed away, so did most everybody else. We got very spoiled having the resort to ourselves. September 2004 - New DVC Owner

09-18-2009, 11:39 AM	#2
Capo Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 110	I am not sure if Airtran does this, but when we were there in Feb of this year, we had our fees waived when checking out at our hotel. I specifically asked about the fee and was told it was a courtesy for disney customers that some airlines do. I believe we flew united.

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