gra001 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'm planning a 2 month stay in Oz and decided on either BA or Singapore airlines. Looking at excess baggage charges I have come to the following conclusion, have I got this right? BA, Economy, Extra bag (same weight as allowed baggage/23kg) £32.00 Singapore Airlines, Economy, USD 40/KG. So, an extra 20kg bag is circa £500 Surely, I've done something wrong here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noworriesmate Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Nope - that sounds correct NWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Nope, that's exactly right Bizarre, isn't it? SA and some other airlines are OK for "migrant" fares (one-way flights booked with an unused PR visa) but for your sort of trip, BA excess baggage charges are the cheapest by miles Be careful that the entire trip is with BA - not a codeshare - as there is small print that says it's specifically for BA flights only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Qantas offer a similar deal to BA iirc. Check them out also. BA and Qantas codeshare these days and very few second leg flights are with BA, or at least they didn't used to be. Its usually BA first leg, Qantas second leg. I'd contact BA direct and enquire about the excess you pay for if you have to change to a Qantas flight and they transfer your baggage on for you. ETA - And contact or read the small print for Qantas excess. If you can find a Qantas flight all the way through and they offer the set fee for a 23kg extra bag it might be worth going with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gra001 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks guys, that's Singapore off the list!! I wanted to stay clear of Quantas as when I used them earlier this year I swore..."never again"!! However, as they share with BA and BA are "cheapest by miles" then perhaps I should reconsider but, as previously mentioned I could go with a flight that's BA all the way. Any other recommendations very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slean Wolfhead Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Qantas are breaking up the BA codeshare and going with Emirates from March 2013, so trips will be via Dubai on a superior service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Qantas are breaking up the BA codeshare and going with Emirates from March 2013, so trips will be via Dubai on a superior service. I liked the BA/Qantas codeshare and the route. Won't be flying Qantas if its a codeshare with Emirates. I guess Singapore airlines will be the only option for us unless BA codeshare that route via Singapore with another airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slean Wolfhead Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Yeah, the new Dubai terminal is very busy and not relaxing, I've missed a connection there before and spent a layover stuck in security queues. The advantage is they'll probably use Emirates flights and you'll get an A380 straight through to Dubai, then a 7.30hr flight direct to a regional UK airport which can make trips home a lot quicker if you don't live around London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Don't forget that Emirates have a standard 30kg allowance for economy passengers - that can make it worthwhile if the prices are ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trueblue22 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Do you really need more than the standard allowance? I'm moving with my 4yr old and we'll only have 40kgs between us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Do you really need more than the standard allowance? I'm moving with my 4yr old and we'll only have 40kgs between us. Depends. Some people want to take extra stuff to tide them over till container/shipping arrives. Personally we'd like to take extra clothes etc so wouldn't mind paying for an extra bag with BA or Qantas but I'd not fly Emirates for an extra 7kg. Singapore only offer 20kg so 3 kg less than BA/Qantas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trueblue22 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Depends. Some people want to take extra stuff to tide them over till container/shipping arrives. Personally we'd like to take extra clothes etc so wouldn't mind paying for an extra bag with BA or Qantas but I'd not fly Emirates for an extra 7kg. Singapore only offer 20kg so 3 kg less than BA/Qantas I thought the OP was only going for 2 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I thought the OP was only going for 2 months? I was replying more in general. But a 2 month holiday might want to take extra stuff to last the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noworriesmate Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I liked the BA/Qantas codeshare and the route. Won't be flying Qantas if its a codeshare with Emirates. I guess Singapore airlines will be the only option for us unless BA codeshare that route via Singapore with another airline. Out of interest, why wont you fly with emirates - I'm a frequent flyer with both and would always use Emirates over Qantas. NWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gra001 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Do you really need more than the standard allowance? I'm moving with my 4yr old and we'll only have 40kgs between us.Planning to take my bike and kit but starting to think may not be worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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