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I am leaving on Sunday via SAA(Dulles) and was wondering about my carry-on limits. I got pinched last year leaving JoBerg and the forced me to check my back-pack b/c it weighed too much. I avoid checking bags at all cost, but also pack very light. Has anyone been challenged on their carry-on due to weight? The size is not the issue. Also, can I carry on a back-pack and a small bag (purse size)? I have tried to review the SAA regs, but a 4 yr old wrote them, and I am having trouble following them. While I am at it, what about checked luggage? I have a double storm case with 2 rifles and a storm luggage case for ammo and items am forced to check. Am I going to be hit with any extra charges? Thanks for the help. I am as excited a puppy with 2 peters..... | ||
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I carry a backpack and a americase with camera, sat phone, etc; heavy jacket on my arm and Glenda carries her backpack and all kinds of junk dangling off her: SAA has never even blinked | |||
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STGS, This is from the SAA FAQ's:
I have recently [March/April] caried on a properly sized wheeled backpack and another briefcase looking bag - which DID seem to be the rules previously. The wheeled bag was over 15 lbs but not too much [and certainly did not "appear" as heavy as it was!]. The check bags [2] were previously required to be under 50 lbs. each - but I can't find that at the SAA site either. | |||
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international flights get two bags 50 pounds or less as per gracy advice. In the cabin its one bag and a personal item, ie purse, laptop etc. | |||
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I've done 12 flights on SAA in the past three years, and on every one I've checked 2 50 lb bags and carried a backpack plus a "carryon" bag. What cracks me up are the people carrying on the 5-foot wooden giraffes they bought at Joberg duty free. ______________________ RMEF Life Member SCI DRSS Chapuis 9,3/9,3 + 20/20 Simson 12/12/9,3 Zoli 7x57R/12 Kreighoff .470/.470 We band of 9,3ers! The Few. The Pissed. The Taxpayers. | |||
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I always use my Patagonia MLC [Maximum Legal Carryon]. I have been using it for several years. It has never raised any peoblems. It has weighed as much as 49 lbs a time or two, as I carry my extra scopes, binos, camera, flashlights etc. I also carry a Filson over the shoulder bag. I have never been given any problems. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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I traveled SAA in June and called them prior to departure to ask this same question. I was told that they allowed one carry on bag and one personal item such as a purse, laptop, or briefcase. I packed camera gear, electronics, optics, flashlights, batteries, books and meds in a briefcase and had no problems. This was in addition to a ReddOx max sized carry on. "Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult." | |||
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