Worry about oversized check in luggage [duplicate]

I just bought a Samsonite poly-carbonate check in suitcase called Enorme 79 spinner. The dimension quoted in the specs is 22 X 31 X 15 (Inches) that adds up to 68. But the airlines allow only up to 62. When I asked the dealer he said the quoted dimensions include the expandable 5 inches and I can use without expanding the luggage volume.

I am traveling from India to Aarhus, Denmark through KLM airlines.

Should I expect any issues w.r.t. checking in this suitcase?

Best Answer

The bottom line, the airline has rules AND the airline can enforce those rules. So the question really is, do you want to risk having to pay over-sized bag fees?

Just because Joe B and Mary S got away with it, doesn't mean you will get lucky. Because of my work I travel with bags that surpass the limit by a little bit. On my favorite airline I get away with it because I have mega elite status, but on other carriers I have had to pay over-sized fees on different occasions.

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What if my checked luggage is oversized?

Can You Bring Oversized or Overweight Checked Luggage? If checked luggage is over 62 linear inches or over 70 pounds, most airlines will let you bring it anyway. However, you'll have to pay the oversized or overweight luggage fees, which can get fairly expensive.

Can you check a large box as luggage?

Yes, you can! Typically, college students and people that are moving or relocating tend to check extra boxes with an airline.

Is 29 luggage considered oversized?

As a carry-on or as a checked bag? If it measures 29 inches in the longest dimension, it will not be allowed as a carry-on. The maximum is usually 21 or 22 inches. For a carry-on bag outside North America, you would also have to consider weight limits.

Do they actually check your checked bag?

The majority of checked baggage is screened without the need for a physical bag search. Inspection Notices: TSA may inspect your checked baggage during the screening process. If your property is physically inspected, TSA will place a notice of baggage inspection inside your bag.

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