The weight isn't about the handlers. The cost of fuel has gone up so much, they are trying to cut as much weight from the plane as they can. Because a lighter airplane doesn't use as much fuel. As for carry on, the space in the cabin is usually more of a concern than how much it weighs. And not all airlines are the same.
When we flew from Portland to Auckland via San Francisco, the PDX to SFO portion was a codeshared Delta flight although we booked Air NZ tickets. We looked up the excess weight fees for Air NZ and saw it was $50 for the first tier. We were fine with this. So when the Delta agent charged us $200, we were stunned. Turns out, the baggage fees are determined by whichever airline initially accepted the bags. The agent helpfully told us to hang on to our receipts to show at SFO or AKL, because the record of the overweight fees we paid might not propogate through the system. And as it turns out, the AKL to NPL flight had no record and we had to prove to the agent that we paid the fees in Portland. You shouldn't have to pay again once the bags have been checked through, assuming they were part of the same trip.
Just found you. You both are a delight! I am a Canadian living in Southern California (Palm Springs ~come visit) and most of the stereotypes aren’t true. I’ve been here for 40+ years and never seen anyone with a gun. I do miss my homeland of Canada. Would love to visit New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
If I lived in New Zealand I would never leave ha ha. Stunning country and lovely people. I have family in New Zealand and have spent a month there at a time, loved it. We do need to stop these assumptions about other countries though, we're fed these things and fears about other countries constantly.
Those roads aren't desolate! That's the one good thing about the US, you can drive for miles without a load of traffic! It is perfect for long drives to put your mind back together.
Great vid guys, same here in oz, as a kiwi living here, there is nothing to kill you here, unless you go looking for it, I feel for the Aussie bros getting a bad wrap for things they have no control over. You can walk across the road tomorrow and get bowled over by a bus? Go figure?
Damn u r a beautiful kiwi whanau. I'm a kiwi before I'm a Maori. Maori will argue that, but if u r a kiwi it's He Ma. Look around u. EVERYTHING be it yr ph or yr car, where did it come from, not the little book u find in a motel, it came from He ma, Mother nature. Luv u guy, so beautiful whanau. Just Love the ground u walk on.❤❤
Welcome home, I'm with you Brian all the way, perhaps they should start weighing the people - thats where the weight is. But with airlines these days everything is just about the money
Americans are overall lovely people. In the rural region where I grew up, you will see large trucks valued $80K with rifles secured across the rear window gun rack, political stickers for Trump, owning the libs, don’t tread on me, and hunters for Jesus. Then drive a few miles to another community and there are $80K cars with stickers pleading for no guns, stopping the orange menace for peace, love, and rainbow flags. Most have pro and university sports teams or some hobby or sport interest branded sticker identifying affiliation. The American two-party system has turned the culture hyper-focused in brand and tribal identity. Because the way votes are counted and the winning party declares a winner-takes all mandate, half if the US feels screwed at any moment. Americans are now sh*t at developing political coalitions because the two-party system is a multi-billion $ industry. Most Americans are upset with their local, state, and federal governments but clueless at how to build healthy coalitions. You will love everyone you meet - just don’t whisper a word that could put you in the bottomless political swamp.
The weight isn't about the handlers. The cost of fuel has gone up so much, they are trying to cut as much weight from the plane as they can. Because a lighter airplane doesn't use as much fuel. As for carry on, the space in the cabin is usually more of a concern than how much it weighs.
And not all airlines are the same.
Spoke Ann.
Got it, thank you, Anthony! 😊
Or better spo can
❤ you guys,keep up the good work😊
When we flew from Portland to Auckland via San Francisco, the PDX to SFO portion was a codeshared Delta flight although we booked Air NZ tickets.
We looked up the excess weight fees for Air NZ and saw it was $50 for the first tier. We were fine with this. So when the Delta agent charged us $200, we were stunned.
Turns out, the baggage fees are determined by whichever airline initially accepted the bags.
The agent helpfully told us to hang on to our receipts to show at SFO or AKL, because the record of the overweight fees we paid might not propogate through the system. And as it turns out, the AKL to NPL flight had no record and we had to prove to the agent that we paid the fees in Portland. You shouldn't have to pay again once the bags have been checked through, assuming they were part of the same trip.
That was funny. Glad those toes are safe. It's a wonder they didn't drop off with worry!😅😂
Just found you. You both are a delight! I am a Canadian living in Southern California (Palm Springs ~come visit) and most of the stereotypes aren’t true. I’ve been here for 40+ years and never seen anyone with a gun. I do miss my homeland of Canada. Would love to visit New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
25:45 The comedic timing of it. Lol great editing!
It must feel great to be back home, especially with the view behind you. Must come up and say hello.
If I lived in New Zealand I would never leave ha ha. Stunning country and lovely people. I have family in New Zealand and have spent a month there at a time, loved it. We do need to stop these assumptions about other countries though, we're fed these things and fears about other countries constantly.
Glad your back
Thank you! We are thrilled to be home! Thank you for joining us ❤️🇳🇿
Father Christmas wife's name is Merry. Good to see you're home safe.
Hehe!! It slipped my mind, John! (along with the grilled cheese, J...🧀🧑🎄) 😆
Just wanted to say, love you both! You're a joy!❤☀
Thank you ❤️ And you, Eunice, are what make people like us do what we do. Thank you ❤️ Liz and Brian xx
Welcome home, a relief to hear your feet are ok 😂
Buy a set of bag scales. Easy to weigh first and know. I got caught the same, take scales everywhere with me now.
Such a good idea! (You listening Bri?? Thank you, Bruce!) 😊
Haha. "Where's she stucking all that stuff". Love it.
🤣🤣 well...ya know....🤣
Absolutely bueatiful back drop scene welcome home.
Those roads aren't desolate! That's the one good thing about the US, you can drive for miles without a load of traffic! It is perfect for long drives to put your mind back together.
Great vid guys, same here in oz, as a kiwi living here, there is nothing to kill you here, unless you go looking for it, I feel for the Aussie bros getting a bad wrap for things they have no control over.
You can walk across the road tomorrow and get bowled over by a bus? Go figure?
Damn u r a beautiful kiwi whanau. I'm a kiwi before I'm a Maori. Maori will argue that, but if u r a kiwi it's He Ma. Look around u. EVERYTHING be it yr ph or yr car, where did it come from, not the little book u find in a motel, it came from He ma, Mother nature. Luv u guy, so beautiful whanau. Just Love the ground u walk on.❤❤
Liz 😅you are such a drama queen 👸 love it 😂
Welcome Home.
Welcome home whanau. So glad you’re home safe and sound.
Arohanui Tracy ❤
Thank you so much, Tracy, feels good to be home!! xx 🥰
NZ Aotearoa missed you whanau 👌👌
We missed you too, lovely friend! Thank you for joining us!! xx
They can't load the passengers onto the back of the plane first because there's no landing gear at the back, think seesaw.
Ahhh...wait....whaaaatt?? (Liz by the way....) 😜🤣
Welcome home!! Would like to know what your kids say about the white Cristmas etc. Love 😅
Not everyone has a gun.
Welcome home, I'm with you Brian all the way, perhaps they should start weighing the people - thats where the weight is.
But with airlines these days everything is just about the money
Americans are nice.
They are, Heather X ❤️
Grilled cheese? 😊🤗❤❤
That's the one, Lesley!! (Bloody hormonal jelly brain....🙃😆) xx
@ItsaDrama 👍😁💌
Grilled cheese
YYAAASSS!! 🧀🧀🧀🤣🤣
CANADA IS IN AMERICA YOU WENT TO THE USA WHICH IS IN AMERICA AS WELL
Blah Blah Blah .....yeah we know.
Calm down Dave you'll give your braincell a stroke.
It is pronounced "spoke anne".
Americans are overall lovely people. In the rural region where I grew up, you will see large trucks valued $80K with rifles secured across the rear window gun rack, political stickers for Trump, owning the libs, don’t tread on me, and hunters for Jesus. Then drive a few miles to another community and there are $80K cars with stickers pleading for no guns, stopping the orange menace for peace, love, and rainbow flags. Most have pro and university sports teams or some hobby or sport interest branded sticker identifying affiliation. The American two-party system has turned the culture hyper-focused in brand and tribal identity. Because the way votes are counted and the winning party declares a winner-takes all mandate, half if the US feels screwed at any moment. Americans are now sh*t at developing political coalitions because the two-party system is a multi-billion $ industry. Most Americans are upset with their local, state, and federal governments but clueless at how to build healthy coalitions.
You will love everyone you meet - just don’t whisper a word that could put you in the bottomless political swamp.
Yeah that sounds like a living nightmare....you can keep it.
I love your analysis of US politics. ❤️
"British couple". Time to be Kiwis I think?