SW - charged $50 to check snowboard

[njcapt]

The intent for jumpseat is for all of us to get to and from work. It is not designed for vacation travel nor should it be. Thats what ID90 ZED ETC. is for.
Last time I checked snowboards aren't a normal part of commuting luggage. Be careful what you complain about or we all could lose the privilege.

Why don't you have a talk with John Boobas and see what he has to say about your personal "Acceptable Use Policy" for your airline's jump seats, Kernal?

 

[Lear70]

Some finance guy on CNBC today was talking about this subject. He said "if it wasn't for the bag fees DAL would be in the red. Hmmmmmm

If it wasn't for ancillary fees, EVERY airline would be in the red. That's a fact.

Even SWA with their priority boarding fee, overweight bag fee, pet fee, etc, etc, would be marginally-profitable or unprofitable on a quarter-by-quarter basis without them.

The simple fact is that people resist fare increases, yet the cost of producing our product goes up every year. There has to be SOME way to make the airlines profitable, and these extra fees are working. Until ALL the airlines start edging their fees up without being undercut by a new-entrant, those fees will continue to be the bread-and-butter of our industry.

That said, I can't remember the last time I got charged for checking even a larger bag, even on SWA. Checked a big box of presents a few months ago for birthdays, well over the limit (medium size U-haul box with lots of bubble wrap to make sure nothing got damaged), and the counter agent didn't say a word.

Just depends who you get. Some people don't like commuters or people who use their free jumpseat benefits for leisure travel (even though most of us do from time to time and if the seat is empty, who gives a flying flip?)

 

[slaquer5]

Hello,

I'm jumpseating on southwest and just got charged $50 to check my snowboard. Does anyone know what the policy is with this? Im a pilot for another airline.

I've flown on both delta and southwest before and not been charged to check it.

Thanks

Sorry to hear.

The gate agents are being watched closely. They are also charging SWA employees for this kind of stuff( well atleast pet carry on)

 

[Juniority]

It wasn't over 50 pounds or 62 inches. Ill try and call customer service.

I'm supposed to believe that your snowboard (plus the travel-bag it's in) when measured length+width is less than 62 inches total?!

Even being generous about the width of your snowboard (let's say 9 inches) that would make your snowboard less than 4.5 feet long.

Are you a midget/dwarf/little person? That must be one hell of an FAA waiver. Do you tie big wooden blocks to the rudder pedals? When you ride the jumpseat do your feet dangle?

 

[mayoplane]

Bad luck

I jumpseat with snowboard frequently.

I think it was just the unlucky day for you to be charged. Next time, say "i have never been charged for a snowboard bag. Do you charge your customers for it too?" These things usually happen with new agents who are not familiar with rules. Maybe she charged it as an oversized when its not. Just ask and see what kind of explanation she/he gives you.

My snowboard bag is less than 62 also.

 

[General Lee]

I'm supposed to believe that your snowboard (plus the travel-bag it's in) when measured length+width is less than 62 inches total?!

Even being generous about the width of your snowboard (let's say 9 inches) that would make your snowboard less than 4.5 feet long.

Are you a midget/dwarf/little person? That must be one hell of an FAA waiver. Do you tie big wooden blocks to the rudder pedals? When you ride the jumpseat do your feet dangle?

Sounds like the "angle of your dangle" is very small, Capt..... You and Colonel Klink (aka 737 Captain) are a joy to fly with I bet...... Looks like the poster in the above post jumpseats often with a snowboard. Hmmmmm.


Bye Bye----General Lee

 

[slaquer5]

I'm supposed to believe that your snowboard (plus the travel-bag it's in) when measured length+width is less than 62 inches total?!

Even being generous about the width of your snowboard (let's say 9 inches) that would make your snowboard less than 4.5 feet long.

Are you a midget/dwarf/little person? That must be one hell of an FAA waiver. Do you tie big wooden blocks to the rudder pedals? When you ride the jumpseat do your feet dangle?

Dude,

A 6 foot male uses a 5 foot 1/2 in snow board.

So to say that is for a midget, you must be one big MF.

Second of all, I do not think we should be charging JS ers

 

[Whataburger]

It is not designed for vacation travel nor should it be. Thats what ID90 ZED ETC. is for.
.

Strong Disagree. I don't commute. Should we show up with our schedule printed out to prove we are going to work?

The jumpseat is a pilot vacation dream! I will not take a jumpseat from somebody who says they are going to work.

The ID90 and ZED is for my wife and kids.

Using somebody's jumpseat for a vacation next month.

The jumpseat is a wonderful perk. Thanks to all the airlines that allow SWA jumpseaters.

 

[Whataburger]

Hello,

I'm jumpseating on southwest and just got charged $50 to check my snowboard. Does anyone know what the policy is with this? Im a pilot for another airline.
Thanks

I will ask when I go to work next time. Who charged for the bag? The actual ticket counter before security?

Being LyodChristmas and all, if it was a Swimmy, Sammy, or Samsonite you would not have been charged.

 

[slaquer5]

The intent for jumpseat is for all of us to get to and from work. It is not designed for vacation travel nor should it be. Thats what ID90 ZED ETC. is for.
Last time I checked snowboards aren't a normal part of commuting luggage. Be careful what you complain about or we all could lose the privilege.

Was that flame bait ?

I sure hope you do not think that. I have just as much right to the JS as you do. You want to punish me because I drive to work ?

So in my world, POT( Premium Open Time ) is only for pilots who drive to work

 

[Dan Roman]

Mr 737 "Captain" is obviously wrong for all the reasons listed above. In addition, SWA treats jumpseaters as good or better as anyone, it's a safe bet that his little rule is in his mind and not listed in any ops specs anywhere at SWA or any other airline. Finally, who says a snowboard is not normal commuting baggage? I go snowboarding on our PDX layovers as do many of our pilots. Bringing any kind of sports gear is certainly normal commuting gear and a good idea for staying healthy in our line of work.

 

[Quimby]

Did you say thanks for the "free" ride or did you bi%^@ the whole time about a lousy $50?

+1

Well?

 

[LyodChristmas]

Snow ski equipment, including skis or snowboards, ski boots, and ski poles. Effective March 1, 2012: including one pair of skis or one snowboard, one set of poles, and one pair of ski/snowboard boots encased in a container(s) acceptable to Carrier. When substituting ski equipment for a free bag, Southwest Airlines allows up to two bags (containing one set of snow skis, ski poles, and ski boots) to count as one item, even if they are packed and tagged separately.

Any of the items listed below may be checked in substitution of one piece of the free Checked Baggage allowance for each Passenger at no charge on a one-item-for-one-bag basis. If the item of sporting equipment exceeds 50 pounds in weight or 62 inches in size (outside length plus height plus width), excess weight and size charges may apply.

Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per check piece of luggage. Effective for tickets purchased on or after December 15, 2012, for travel on or after February 13, 2013, overweight items from 51 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for an overweight and oversize baggage fee of $75 per item. For tickets for travel before February 13, 2013, or for tickets purchased prior to December 15, 2012, overweight and oversize baggage fee is $50 per item.

So if you had an oversized bag over 50 lbs and 62 inches. Then you will be charged.

Sorry, what I should have said was it was a snowboard in a snowboard bag. So the first paragraph applies. I talked to the baggage desk employee in Boston. She said I shouldn't have been charged and gave me a number to call.

 

[LyodChristmas]

I will ask when I go to work next time. Who charged for the bag? The actual ticket counter before security?

Being LyodChristmas and all, if it was a Swimmy, Sammy, or Samsonite you would not have been charged.

It was the ticket counter before security. I'm sure it was just a mistake. No big deal, ill call tomorrow.

 

[kf4amu]

Just take it through security next time and have them gate check it

 

[GIZMONC]

from delta.com

Golfing Equipment

One golf bag is allowed as checked baggage. Checked baggage fees may apply based on travel region and total number of checked bags. Overweight baggage fees apply to bags that exceed 50 lbs. Oversized baggage fees will be waived for golf bags that exceed 62 linear inches, but bags exceeding 115 linear inches are not allowed.

One item of golfing equipment is defined as:
one golf bag containing one set of golf clubs
golf balls and tees; and
one pair of golf shoes.
Golf clubs are allowed under the following conditions:
golf bag is packaged within a hard-shell case
golf bag is packaged within a soft-sided golf club travel bag after a limited release has been signed *
Delta is not responsible for damage noted at the time of check-in or damage due to over-packing the bag

*= means if those clubs are damaged DELTA will not PAY if they are LOST Delta will pay.

but if you want to take a set of golf clubs on DELTA from US to Europe to play golf
First bag is free but the SECOND bag is $100.00

NOT CHEAP ON DELTA EITHER

 

[General Lee]

from delta.com

Golfing Equipment

One golf bag is allowed as checked baggage. Checked baggage fees may apply based on travel region and total number of checked bags. Overweight baggage fees apply to bags that exceed 50 lbs. Oversized baggage fees will be waived for golf bags that exceed 62 linear inches, but bags exceeding 115 linear inches are not allowed.

One item of golfing equipment is defined as:
one golf bag containing one set of golf clubs
golf balls and tees; and
one pair of golf shoes.
Golf clubs are allowed under the following conditions:
golf bag is packaged within a hard-shell case
golf bag is packaged within a soft-sided golf club travel bag after a limited release has been signed *
Delta is not responsible for damage noted at the time of check-in or damage due to over-packing the bag

*= means if those clubs are damaged DELTA will not PAY if they are LOST Delta will pay.

but if you want to take a set of golf clubs on DELTA from US to Europe to play golf
First bag is free but the SECOND bag is $100.00

NOT CHEAP ON DELTA EITHER

Hi Gizmo. Are we talking about golf clubs or a snowboard? Do you bring golf clubs or a golf bag into the cockpit when you jumpseat? Can you fit them in the overhead? Get the drift here? Stay on topic. You and Redflyer can't seem to focus. I haven't seen anyone carry a big golf bag into the plane and into the cockpit and ask for a ride. Nope. STAY ON TOPIC Please....


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[CRJ puppy]

Yikes, I've been abusing the jumpseat privilege for my whole career!

Well. As long as you don't abuse yourself whilst in the jumpseat...

 

[Skyboy722]

General,

Stay on topic? What was the topic again? Being charged for bags while jumpseating, right? Because you conveniently skipped over this guy's post:

Jumpseated on Delta last year with skis to SLC. Charged me also.

 

[frostyboy]

General,

Stay on topic? What was the topic again? Being charged for bags while jumpseating, right? Because you conveniently skipped over this guy's post:

He has selective reading!! :laugh: