Airline's Oversize Baggage Policy?

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Has anyone ever had this policy enforced upon them for having oversized baggage? Most, if not all airlines, now have a 62" limit on baggage. That is, length+width+height cannot be more than 62".

When we flew to WDW in 2002, we used one 30" wheeled bag and two 28" wheeled bags and had no one even question the size. If i am not mistaken, the size limits use to be a bit more than 62". The problem now is that our 30" bag is actually 65" which would put us over the limit and could be charged the oversize fee.

My DW wants to purchase another 28" wheeled bag instead of using the 30" bag we now have. I, on the other hand, would say take the chance with the 30" bag we used before instead of going out buying another 28" bag which we do not need. With two children traveling also, we need all the space we can get without having to carry more that 4 bags.
 
Buy the new bag. I travel for business and used to take my pelican cases with me. They are oversize. Trust me they could get noticed because of the size. We ended shipping them UPS now.

The one oversize charge would probably pay for the new suitcase. It also is by segment so if you don't have a non stop it would be even more expensive.
 
Bags that are oversized will probably also wind up being overweight. I second the suggestion of buying a new bag. If don't travel much you can buy (lower quality) luggage at places like WalMart for a cheap.
 
tks to you both for your replies. Safetymom, right after my DW read your post, she took off for the luggage store to purchase a 28" pullman to match our american tourister set we now have.

As much as i didn't want to give in, i must say she came out smelling like a rose! She actually stumbled upon a clearance sale on an american tourister 2-pc. set for less than the price of our 30" pullman.:bounce:

You ladies sure have the luck when it comes to spotting dramatic savings:cool:
 

It's genetic.
HAHAHA
So glad she found a great deal on the luggage. :)
 





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