Utila/Continental Airlines baggage Requirements

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Note: For International charges, contact Continental Airlines Reservations.
International Travel (except Brazil, Canada, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands ). Applies only to customers with tickets issued on or after September, 7, 2005
Economy Class Free Baggage Acceptance

* 2 Checked Bags: Maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) per piece.
* 2 Boxes instead of two free checked bags: Maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) per piece

Boxes are accepted on a voluntary separation and limited liability basis only (space available only, in good condition and labeled). Boxes are not accepted on Expressjet Airlines, Inc. dba Continental Express ExpressJet destinations to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. Continental Airlines shall not be liable for damage to boxes and their contents.

* During an Excess Baggage Embargo, when no excess baggage is accepted: 1 Box, instead of 1 free bag; Maximum 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) will be accepted free of charge.

Charges will apply for:

* Extra Pieces: Over your two checked pieces -- Contact Continental Airlines Reservations to obtain specific rate based on destination
* Oversize: Over 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) -- Contact Continental Airlines Reservations to obtain specific rate based on destination
* Overweight:

Over 50 lbs (23 kg) and not exceeding 70 lbs (32 kg) - $25.00 per piece

Over 70 lbs (32 kg) and not exceeding 100 lbs (45 kg) - Contact Continental Airlines Reservations to obtain specific rate based on destination

OnePass Elite Members Economy Class Free Baggage Acceptance

* 2 Checked Bags: Maximum 70 lbs (32kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) per piece.
* 2 Boxes instead of two free checked bags: Maximum 70 lbs (32 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) per piece

Boxes are accepted on a voluntary separation and limited liability basis only (space available only, in good condition and labeled). Boxes are not accepted on Expressjet Airlines, Inc. dba Continental Express ExpressJet destinations to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. Continental Airlines shall not be liable for damage to boxes and their contents.

* During an Excess Baggage Embargo, when no excess baggage is accepted: 1 Box, instead of 1 free bag; Maximum 70 lbs (32 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) will be accepted free of charge.

Charges will apply for:

* Extra Pieces: Over your two checked pieces -- Contact Continental Airlines Reservations to obtain specific rate based on destination
* Oversize: Over 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) -- Contact Continental Airlines Reservations to obtain specific rate based on destination
* Overweight: Over 70 lbs (32 kg) and not exceeding 100 lbs (45 kg)

First Class, BusinessFirst and International Business Class Free Baggage Acceptance

* 3 Checked Bags: Maximum 70 lbs (32 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) per piece. Ticket must reflect confirmed seat for segment in which customer is checking in.
* 3 Boxes instead of three free checked bags: Maximum 70 lbs (32 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) per piece

Boxes are accepted on a voluntary separation and limited liability basis only (in good condition and labeled). Boxes are not accepted on Expressjet Airlines, Inc. dba Continental Express ExpressJet destinations to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico. Continental Airlines shall not be liable for damage to boxes and their contents

* During an Excess Baggage Embargo, when no excess baggage is accepted: 1 Box, instead of 1 free bag; Maximum 70 lbs (32 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) will be accepted free of charge.

* BusinessFirst Customers/ First Class/International Business Class Customers (ticket must reflect confirmed seat for segment in which customer is checking in) - 3 checked bags; Box does not travel standby.

Charges will apply for:

* Extra Pieces: Over your three checked pieces
* Oversize: Over 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height)
* Overweight: Over 70 lbs (32 kg) and not exceeding 100 lbs (45 kg)

Note: Contact Continental Airlines Reservations to obtain specific rates based on destination

Military Customers on Military Orders Free Baggage Acceptance:

* Up to two duffel bags, sea bags or B-4 bags: Maximum 70 lbs (32 kg) and 115 linear inches (292 cm) per bag (total length + width + height).

Charges will apply for:

* Extra Pieces: Over your two checked pieces
* Overweight: Over 70 lbs (32 kg) and not exceeding 100 lbs (45 kg)

Note: Contact Continental Airlines Reservations to obtain specific rates based on destination

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Scuba Equipment
Continental does accept one dive bag containing equipment used in the scuba-diving sport as part of the free baggage allowance. Scuba equipment in addition to the free baggage allowance will be assessed at the excess baggage charge applicable in the market for a single piece.

An empty dive tank will not be included in determining the Free Baggage Allowance and will be subject to a service charge of the applicable excess baggage charge. Contact Continental Airlines Reservations, worldwide, for service charge rates.

An empty dive tank or up to 3 rebreather tanks will not be included in determining the Free Baggage Allowance and will be subject to a service charge of $80/125 CAD from travel to/from USA/Canada/Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. The service charge to/from international destinations is $100/151 CAD.

The empty dive/rebreather tank must have the regulator valve completely disconnected form the tank. The tank must not be sealed (i.e. the tank has an open end). The tank must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection by a TSA Security Screener.

Note for Rebreather Equipment: Soda lime that is 4% Sodium Hydroxide or less will be accepted in checked baggage. Soda lime that is 4% Sodium Hydroxide will not be accepted in checked baggage.

An item of SCUBA equipment consists of one empty SCUBA tank, up to 3 rebreather tanks or one dive bag containing equipment used in the scuba-diving sport. The empty scuba/rebreather tank and a separate dive bag containing SCUBA equipment will be charged as two separate pieces.

Continental is not liable for damage to Scuba diving equipment.

Excess Valuation may not be purchased for Scuba diving equipment.

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I am presently on hold w/ them to get a clarification of the above....you know..simple blonde terms...

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International flights out of Houston Bush Intl airport...on Continental.....they've moved to Terminal E

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ok....the Dive gear must be one of your allowable bags..it is NOT in addition so...you are allowed 1 carry on up to 40 lbs...and 1 personal carry on item...ie: laptop computer, etc..........

just an fyi

[Dee]

Strange isn''t it that your carry on allowance is only 10# less than your checked luggage?!? That's fine, I can use the extra carry on weight for all the camera gear.

[Cold_H2O]

So to make things simple.. (Mapper brains like things basic.)
I can take 2 bags each up to 50 lbs.
I can also take 1 carry on up to 40 lbs.

I hope my stuff weights less than 140 lbs.
I had better get packed and see how much the stuff weights.


I guess I will have to STOP diving the week before I leave to give my BC enough time to dry out.

Dang it... I hate not being able to dive :mad:

[Zendiver]

So to make things simple.. (Mapper brains like things basic.)
I can take 2 bags each up to 50 lbs.
I can also take 1 carry on up to 40 lbs.

I hope my stuff weights less than 140 lbs.
I had better get packed and see how much the stuff weights.


I guess I will have to STOP diving the week before I leave to give my BC enough time to dry out.

Dang it... I hate not being able to dive :mad:
Colleen, you are allowed:
2 checked bags - maximum 50lbs each
2 carry on bags - maximum 40lbs each

[Cold_H2O]

ZD ~ Thanks for the update. I always forget that I can bring 2 carry on bags.
I just might have to find more stuff to bring. See if I can come close to my bag and weight limits. ::p:

[Bob]

Are you guys ready for this trip yet ? No one is screaming enough. Heck, I would be pacing the floors now, packing everything 3 times over. :)

[Cold_H2O]

Bob ~ No reason to panic..
Just have to make sure the dive gear is all in the bags.
Pack a beach towel, sunscreen, toothbrush, a few clothes, a few bathing suits.
Sunglasses, and a hat.
I think I will be good to go.

I do have one bag almost packed. Things I won't be needing between now and Utila. things like wet suit/shorty, snorkle.
(I must find more to put in the bag it only weights 25 lbs well below my allowable limits)

[Deep Blue]

Hi All

Ok you all have me facinated, Myself and Jasmine both used to travel for business and for vacations diving, sometimes our dive vacations were for 3 weeks Jasmine was sometimes away on business for a month or 2.

In those days the maximum limit was 70lbs and on some airlines it was 50lbs in Europe, we have never got near the limits, even with all our dive equipment, all I can think is that if you are worried about luggage limits you must be bringing a lot of pressies for us lol

In fact I can remember when the luggage limit was 32lbs

[Zendiver]

Bob, my bags have been packed for 2 weeks. :) Today, I actually got off work early, came home, washed my truck....cleaned part of the garage...did some more shopping and then guess what I did? I UNPACKED everything, made out another list, and repacked everything again according to the list (by BlueDolphins standards). I am glad that I did. There were a couple of items that I had left off the list that didn't get packed....Everything but a few clothes (NOT CLOTHS :) Damir) is now packed and setting by the front door. I AM READY....in 5 and half more days, I'll be on the plane bound for paradise.

[BlueDolphin]

Are you guys ready for this trip yet ? No one is screaming enough. Heck, I would be pacing the floors now, packing everything 3 times over. :)

You had your chance!

[BlueDolphin]

(I must find more to put in the bag it only weights 25 lbs well below my allowable limits)


What about your tripod, how much does that weigh?

[BlueDolphin]

Bob, my bags have been packed for 2 weeks. :) I UNPACKED everything, made out another list, and repacked everything again according to the list (by BlueDolphins standards).


Ah ZD, but you have never even seen my list :D

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Colleen, you are allowed:
2 checked bags - maximum 50lbs each
2 carry on bags - maximum 40lbs each

Actually according to Continental rep I spoke w/ on the phone...1 carry on 40 lbs...the other is a personal item...you are allowed 1 carry on and 1 personal item.............

but I know better....cause you probably have some special card..or permission or something...but I'm not originating out of Houston...so I'm not taking any chances

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Hi All

Ok you all have me facinated, Myself and Jasmine both used to travel for business and for vacations diving, sometimes our dive vacations were for 3 weeks Jasmine was sometimes away on business for a month or 2.

In those days the maximum limit was 70lbs and on some airlines it was 50lbs in Europe, we have never got near the limits, even with all our dive equipment, all I can think is that if you are worried about luggage limits you must be bringing a lot of pressies for us lol

In fact I can remember when the luggage limit was 32lbs

the only concern I have is that being there for 2 weeks that I have enough sunscreen, deet, baby oil, shampoo, conditioner...etc...that stuff.....the clothes I'm not worried about..........

[Zendiver]

Actually according to Continental rep I spoke w/ on the phone...1 carry on 40 lbs...the other is a personal item...you are allowed 1 carry on and 1 personal item.............

but I know better....cause you probably have some special card..or permission or something...but I'm not originating out of Houston...so I'm not taking any chances
Now how do they differenciate between a 'carry-on' and a personal item.....to me 1 + 1 = 2. :D

[mars2u]

Now how do they differenciate between a 'carry-on' and a personal item.....to me 1 + 1 = 2. :D

Yeah no doubt! This has always been a confusing thing to me. Here's the low-down from having traveled Continental (and other) airlines. The personal item is considered a ladies hand-bag or a laptop. These items should fit under the seat in front of you.
So if Di wants to bring a "large" ladies hand-bag in addition to a rolling bag...you are all good.

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So if Di wants to bring a "large" ladies hand-bag in addition to a rolling bag...you are all good.

well I have to put my toys and batteries into something don't I?
:evil_4:

[mars2u]

well I have to put my toys and batteries into something don't I?
:evil_4:

Hmmm...I don't think it'll fit the 26 inch limit requirement.:blink:

[Cold_H2O]

Sounds like I need to go buy a large ladies handbag.
If my grandmother was still alive I could just borrow one from her.
I swear you could live out of her "handbag" for at least a week.

I don't even want to think about Di's toys and if they will exceed the 26" limit :ohmy:

[wb416]

well I have to put my toys and batteries into something don't I?
:evil_4:

Expecting things to be pretty slow on the trip, eh? :ohmy:

roflmao

[mars2u]

Expecting things to be pretty slow on the trip, eh? :ohmy:

roflmao

I think she's planning on bringing a couple of bones for Triumph to play with :D .



For me to poop on...shhhhh

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Expecting things to be pretty slow on the trip, eh? :ohmy:

roflmao


yes...slow motion.....................

[pennypue]

Sounds like I need to go buy a large ladies handbag.
If my grandmother was still alive I could just borrow one from her.
I swear you could live out of her "handbag" for at least a week.

I don't even want to think about Di's toys and if they will exceed the 26" limit :ohmy:A really nice LARGE ladies handbag would be one of those canvas bags from Lands End with the zipper tops. Doubles as a beach bag:D . And you can stuff 'em to the gills with 40lbs of STUFF (aka chocolate and wine). I usually take a really small purse packed into my checked luggage and carry a bigger one on the plane. I have a nice red backpack purse. Very nice to give me some free hands for hauling around my wardrobe-on-wheels.::p:

I like to get my 'assistant' (daughter) to review my packing. She really helps out. She's a minimalist. Went to Japan for two weeks with one half empty "carryon" and a checked suitcase that was carryon size! The leader of the trip wanted to know where the rest of her luggage was. hehehe She's good.

[Cold_H2O]

Pue ~ You are correct. I will need to call on my assistant (daughter) to go thru my things and pull out all the stuff I only think I will need.
She has gone camping for a week and only needed one normal sized camping backpack. This was a several mile hike in trip. So she and her boyfriend packed it all in on their backs. Both took a single pack.

I am sure she will pull 1/2 my crap out of the bags and then roll her eyes at me.
Declaring that I just don't know how to pack.

I will have to go visit Lands End. I do have my back pack as a carry on. So the large purse is needed.

[pennypue]

Daughters are sooo useful. :)