Flying to Samui with Bangkok Air

[parafareno]

I have seen they allow max 20 kilos for big luggage. I travelled to thailand with Emirates, that allowed 30 kilos for big suitcase. 

My suitcase is currently around 24 kilos. Will Bangkok Air cause problems regarding my suitcase weight?

[Mac Mickmanus]

The obvious answer is that they will either charge you extra or they wont charge you extra .

[nightfox]

Just pay for the extra allowance at the airport. Extra 5 KG is 600 bht. 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

4 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

The obvious answer is that they will either charge you extra or they wont charge you extra .

Outstanding forum s#ithousery…  be proud of yourself !!!! ????

[Upnotover]

You also get 5 kg carry on.  Sorted, carrier bag with some of your junk in it.

[khunPer]

If you bought one ticket with Emirates to Samui, they'll allow the Emirates weight. If you bought a separate Bangkok Air ticket you fly domestic with Bangkok Airways and their domestic luggage rules.

[parafareno]

13 hours ago, nightfox said:

Just pay for the extra allowance at the airport. Extra 5 KG is 600 bht. 

 

 

so they actually weigh it?

Edited October 28, 2022 by parafareno

[Sparktrader]

12 hours ago, Upnotover said:

You also get 5 kg carry on.  Sorted, carrier bag with some of your junk in it.

Correct answer. Carry on 5kgs. You have to wonder.

[Mickeymaus]

There is a lot of info on their website 

 

https://www.bangkokair.com/eng/travel-information/baggage?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_-qL4aWC-wIVCFdgCh0RcgKGEAAYASABEgI4_PD_BwE&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI_-qL4aWC-wIVCFdgCh0RcgKGEAAYASABEgI4_PD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!998!3!367308259341!b!!g!!bangkok airways

[marin]

30 minutes ago, parafareno said:

so they actually weigh it?

Have you ever checked in for a flight before? When you check your bag it is weighed. 

[parafareno]

39 minutes ago, marin said:

Have you ever checked in for a flight before? When you check your bag it is weighed. 

sometimes they do sometimes they dont

[Mac Mickmanus]

10 minutes ago, parafareno said:

sometimes they do sometimes they dont

They always check the weight of the bag .

If the plane is too heavy, it wont be able to take off , so they check the weight of peoples bags 

[marin]

1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

1 hour ago, parafareno said:

sometimes they do sometimes they dont

They always check the weight of the bag .

They always check, the load and the balance of the plane is crucial. Especially if you are flying a prop plane of which BKK has a few often used on the Samui runs. 

[richard_smith237]

23 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

They always check the weight of the bag .

If the plane is too heavy, it wont be able to take off , so they check the weight of peoples bags 

 

22 hours ago, marin said:

They always check, the load and the balance of the plane is crucial. Especially if you are flying a prop plane of which BKK has a few often used on the Samui runs. 

 

Clearly not that critical because they never check the weight of the people or their hand luggage. 

 

The difference between my Wife and I is 47 kgs... yet they check to see if a carry on bag is not over 20 kgs and worry about a 5 kgs difference ?

 

 

 

Edited October 29, 2022 by richard_smith237

[Mac Mickmanus]

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

 

Clearly not that critical because they never check the weight of the people or their hand luggage. 

 

The difference between my Wife and I is 47 kgs... yet they check to see if a carry on bag is not over 20 kgs and worry about a 5 kgs difference ?

 

 

 

They have weighing machines in front of the check in desk , so when you check in they can see how much you weigh 

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

They have weighing machines in front of the check in desk , so when you check in they can see how much you weigh 

??? Which Samui airport are you at?

I have live here for more than 20 years. Flown 100's of times. Never been weighed.

 

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Clearly not that critical because they never check the weight of the people or their hand luggage. 

They do check hand luggage sometimes if it looks overweight or over sized.

 

Edited October 29, 2022 by Tropicalevo

[Mac Mickmanus]

11 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

??? Which Samui airport are you at?

I have live here for more than 20 years. Flown 100's of times. Never been weighed.

 

 

You don't often notice it , there are weighing machines built into the floor and it looks just like a normal floor .

   All the peoples weights are added together at the end of the check-ins , that's why fat people are sometimes removed from the flights before take-off

[Tropicalevo]

Just now, Mac Mickmanus said:

You don't often notice it , there are weighing machines built into the floor and it looks just like a normal floor .

   All the peoples weights are added together at the end of the check-ins , that's why fat people are sometimes removed from the flights before take-off

I usually do online check in and do not go to the check in desk.

You must be a conspiracy theorist?

Either that or do not forget your meds tonight.

Travel safely ????

[Mac Mickmanus]

2 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

I usually do online check in and do not go to the check in desk.

You must be a conspiracy theorist?

Either that or do not forget your meds tonight.

Travel safely ????

Where do you hand your luggage in ?

[ozfarang]

8 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

You don't often notice it , there are weighing machines built into the floor and it looks just like a normal floor .

   All the peoples weights are added together at the end of the check-ins , that's why fat people are sometimes removed from the flights before take-off

Having worked in the aviation industry for over 35 years, you comment is total bullsh!t.

Standard weights are use for pax on all/most airlines around the world. 

[Mac Mickmanus]

7 minutes ago, ozfarang said:

Having worked in the aviation industry for over 35 years, you comment is total bullsh!t.

Standard weights are use for pax on all/most airlines around the world. 

Was you working as a check-in person ?

[ozfarang]

35 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Was you working as a check-in person ?

No

[Mac Mickmanus]

1 minute ago, ozfarang said:

No

You wouldn't have noticed the weighing machines in front of the check-in desks then

[ozfarang]

1 minute ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

You wouldn't have noticed the weighing machines in front of the check-in desks then

Can't say I have noticed something that is not there.

[Mac Mickmanus]

1 minute ago, ozfarang said:

Can't say I have noticed something that is not there.

It just looks like  normal bit of flooring 

[Sparktrader]

7 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

 

Clearly not that critical because they never check the weight of the people or their hand luggage. 

 

The difference between my Wife and I is 47 kgs... yet they check to see if a carry on bag is not over 20 kgs and worry about a 5 kgs difference ?

 

 

 

They do check carry on mostly but ignore laptops.

[Sparktrader]

1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

You don't often notice it , there are weighing machines built into the floor and it looks just like a normal floor .

   All the peoples weights are added together at the end of the check-ins , that's why fat people are sometimes removed from the flights before take-off

Fat people taken off planes? 5555

One of your best

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Where do you hand your luggage in ?

I only travel with carry on. Saves loads of time.

[Mac Mickmanus]

2 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

I only travel with carry on. Saves loads of time.

How do they weigh you then ?

[Tropicalevo]

4 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

How do they weigh you then ?

They don't.

Your conspiracy theory about weighing passengers does not work with travellers like me.

I go to security, airport lounge and then catch the bus to the plane. End of.