Eva Air Extra Bagage Fees

[skipvice]

The wife and I are traveling from the US to Bangkok and have one extra bag we want to take. I called EVA air here in seattle and all they would tell me was the same thing posted on there web site.

EVA Updates Baggage Allowances

Simplified rules ease domestic connections

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (March 31, 2008) – EVA Air is updating its free baggage allowances on trans-Pacific flights to bring them in line with domestic rules and help offset continually climbing jet fuel prices. Consistency with current domestic requirements will make international travel more convenient and less confusing for passengers connecting to or from domestic carriers. Changes apply to travel and ticketing after 15 April, 2008.

EVA’s updated baggage allowances:

Cabin Class

EVA Piece System for trans-Pacific Service

Premium Laurel/ Business

2 pieces - checked baggage not to exceed 32 kg. (70 lb.) each

Elite/

Premium Economy

2 pieces - checked baggage not to exceed 28 kg. (61 lb.) each

Economy

2 pieces – checked baggage not exceed 23 kg. (50lb.) each

EVA Premium Laurel business class passengers will be allowed a third free piece of checked baggage of up to 23 kg. (50 lb.) in weight. Evergreen Club Diamond, Gold and Silver Card frequent flyer program members traveling in any of EVA’s three cabin classes on trans-Pacific flights can also check a third piece of baggage free as long as it does not weigh more than 23 kg. (50 lb.).

EVA’s new excess baggage fees for checked pieces:

Premium Laurel/Business

Elite/Premium Economy

Economy

3rd piece -

23 - 32 kgs.

(50 – 70 lbs.)

TWD800

/US $25

/CA $25　

2 pieces

28 – 32 kgs.

(61 – 70 lbs.)　

charge per piece -

TWD800

/US $25

/CA $25

2 pieces

23 – 32 kgs.

(50 – 70 lbs.)　

charge per piece

TWD800

/US $25

/CA $25

I can not belive it will only cost $25.00 USD for one extra Bag. ( I would think it will be more)The extra bag is my Golf clubs and wieghs 60lbs. we are traveling Evergreen Delux.

Has anyone traveled on EVA with extra Baggage lately?

[skipvice]

I guess nobody has paid for an extra bag on EVA Air Before!

I will find out the hard way next week.

[phaethon]

It does seem too good to be true. Please let us know how you get on.

Cheers,

Ken

[Somtham]

I guess nobody has paid for an extra bag on EVA Air Before!

I will find out the hard way next week.

I called EVA SFO yesterday to ask the same question. Extra bag, SFO - BKK, up to 50lbs would cost $199.

rgds

[skipvice]

The wife and I are traveling from the US to Bangkok and have one extra bag we want to take. I called EVA air here in seattle and all they would tell me was the same thing posted on there web site.

EVA Updates Baggage Allowances

Simplified rules ease domestic connections

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (March 31, 2008) – EVA Air is updating its free baggage allowances on trans-Pacific flights to bring them in line with domestic rules and help offset continually climbing jet fuel prices. Consistency with current domestic requirements will make international travel more convenient and less confusing for passengers connecting to or from domestic carriers. Changes apply to travel and ticketing after 15 April, 2008.

EVA’s updated baggage allowances:

Cabin Class

EVA Piece System for trans-Pacific Service

Premium Laurel/ Business

2 pieces - checked baggage not to exceed 32 kg. (70 lb.) each

Elite/

Premium Economy

2 pieces - checked baggage not to exceed 28 kg. (61 lb.) each

Economy

2 pieces – checked baggage not exceed 23 kg. (50lb.) each

EVA Premium Laurel business class passengers will be allowed a third free piece of checked baggage of up to 23 kg. (50 lb.) in weight. Evergreen Club Diamond, Gold and Silver Card frequent flyer program members traveling in any of EVA’s three cabin classes on trans-Pacific flights can also check a third piece of baggage free as long as it does not weigh more than 23 kg. (50 lb.).

EVA’s new excess baggage fees for checked pieces:

Premium Laurel/Business

Elite/Premium Economy

Economy

3rd piece -

23 - 32 kgs.

(50 – 70 lbs.)

TWD800

/US $25

/CA $25　

2 pieces

28 – 32 kgs.

(61 – 70 lbs.)　

charge per piece -

TWD800

/US $25

/CA $25

2 pieces

23 – 32 kgs.

(50 – 70 lbs.)　

charge per piece

TWD800

/US $25

/CA $25

I can not belive it will only cost $25.00 USD for one extra Bag. ( I would think it will be more)The extra bag is my Golf clubs and wieghs 60lbs. we are traveling Evergreen Delux.

Has anyone traveled on EVA with extra Baggage lately?

Update, the golf clubs only cost me USD $55.00 not as bad as I expected.

[bruceboy]

Thanks for the information.