southwest - flying third bag - $50

[newholidayx2]

when do i pay for that third bag? when i first reserve online?
at the skycap?
(flying by myself)

 

[Thumper_Man]

You would pay the fee at the skycap when you check your baggage.

 

[WillCAD]

Just ouf of curiosity, why do you have three checked bags? Are you going on a very long trip and don't have access to laundry facilities? Have extra stuff like Christmas presents, etc?

You might save yourself a few bucks if you ship some of your stuff ahead by USPS and have it delivered to your hotel.

 

[newholidayx2]

still moving my stuff to FL - drove down day after Christmas with a carload - still more to go even after this time
now my problem is downshifting to 3 bags of 50lbs each!

 

[backyardponder]

Just a suggestion: get yourself a fedex account. I just checked mine. If I box up 50 pounds and take it to a Fedex Office (formerly Kinkos) and drop off there, delivery from Chicago area to Orlando is under $35 via FedEx Ground.

If you take your stuff to a packing place and have them ship, it is a lot more money.