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CraigSchuler

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  1. @mraitchison

    Yep, Aeroflot. I've not used for many years, but, in the past, the point was not simply that their rates weren't crazy, but they actively accepted excess baggage (some used to say "encouraged" it). China Eastern is the same. It's not just to do with the cost, but the willingness to accept. You never have a right to excess baggage allowance - it's discretionary. Try getting Korean to exercise that discretion!

    Isn't it crazy, though, that in this globalised age, we scamper around with our little scales in hand, desperately weighing our baggage, desperately searching for the best airline allowances, the greatest flexibility, etc. To a certain extent this refers to any country, but Thailand is, particularly, an issue, due to high protective tariffs and inflexibility by Thai Customs and Excise.

    As I understand it, there's no recognition that we're talking used goods, sometimes over-used goods, but things of sentimental value. Best only get sentimental about books. As for that wedding dress - the garbage bin awaits! Ridiculous! Likewise unsolicited gifts, when in country. We've probably all heard those stories of granddaughter sending a pair of Xmas socks to Grandad, who then, resolutely, leaves them at the Post Office. That's sad. Please, someone, tell me this is urban myth - but I think not.

    A little PS to airlines - for premium economy, forget seat pitch and leg room, just give us more baggage allowance. I'll fly on the wing, if it gives me more baggage allowance. In fact, baggage allowance is the sole determinant of my air ticket purchasing patterns.

    Here in the US, every airline but Southwest, charges you for any checked baggage.. even 1.. coffee1.gif

    I thought International flights allowed one checked bag per passenger at no extra cost? Domestic.....That's another story.

  2. OP, the majority of Thai women, respect and love their husbands or boyfriends.

    Of course there are exceptions, amplified by the media and Forums.

    In the age of equality, in the farang world, it's difficult nowadays, to have an honest relationship.

    Thai women have been brought up to respect.

    Farang women have been brought up to argue.

    Lol......My wife must of missed that class!

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