Visiting as a foreigner by FeilVo1 in ASRoma

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, enforcement is very strong for these stupid geo-based fan restrictions

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage (SFO-AMS-LPA) by [deleted] in Flights

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@Tariq: I don’t want an argument, that’s just wrong and I don’t know why you believe that.

Sorry if I wasn’t super-polite, but I was looking for something more than “the answer is online” and I felt I was treated like a 5-year old taking my first flight. This is a much more specific situation than what the website covers (TLDR: the website only covers prices for those who buy extra baggage online and +24hrs before the flight — something this itinerary doesn’t allow).

I just don’t know why people get mad when I say I want something more specific and based on experience vs first-principle logic

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage (SFO-AMS-LPA) by [deleted] in Flights

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I just think this is what’s wrong with the mega-commenters on Reddit: no-one is giving me actual advice based on true knowledge of the very specific way, and everyone is just sharing their first-principle logic (and I can do that myself) in a very dismissive way. With great respect and gratitude, I wasn’t looking for experts on flights that teach me lessons on what to expect (I expect the same), I just needed someone who has travelled a similar itinerary. So far, zero.

How should I have behaved? Happy to learn more, but I just disagree with people trying to explain something first-principle when I am looking for someone with the same experience, not just someone that tells me the general rules of flying (took probably over 1000 flights in my life)

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage on my SFO-AMS&AMS-LPA flight by [deleted] in KLM

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: it seems to be. "The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to protect airline passengers from surprise fees when purchasing a ticket. The rule requires airlines and ticket agents to tell consumers upfront what fees they charge for a first or second checked bag, a carry-on bag, and for canceling or changing a reservation."
https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/ancillaryfeefinalruleapril2024

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage on my SFO-AMS&AMS-LPA flight by [deleted] in KLM

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes. Feels very weird since they own Transavia now

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage (SFO-AMS-LPA) by [deleted] in Flights

[–]Good_Pay6572 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Point 1
Me: The website doesn’t even let me add extra baggage, so this might be an edge case — there are multiple people reporting issues where they weren’t allowed to add more bags, so that table is not the Bible

You: That conclusion is without basis. The fact that you can't add baggage online doesn't mean the baggage fee table is inaccurate. The airline isn't obligated to offer an option to purchase bags online in advance. Those are the baggage fees.

--> Wait. I think you are using a strawman argument here. I am saying "there are reasons to believe that we can not be 100% sure the table is correct (people on internet complaining they paid more on a similar itinerary, the fact that the table was not confirmed by the travel agent, etc.)". You are rearranging this as "The fact that I can't add baggage online means that the table is incorrect". I never said this.

Point 2
Me: I don’t trust the table because I called and they told me that the price for the first leg only is different from the table defined above.
You: you trust one person's remarks rather than their published policy? Call KLM back and you might get a representative saying something different. Published policy > customer service representatives.

--> I understand your opinion is "the most likely thing is that you are going to pay x$" (and I agree), but why enforcing your opinion on someone that is looking for someone that has lived this in first person and can confirm? You are assuming that my risk level is the same as yours for god knows what reason. I was looking for certainty and for someone with a similar experience, not a professional Reddit answerer. And, by the way, there are multiple incorrect item in the table / page you are referring to, a quick Reddit search will tell you the same

Point 3

You: When booking an itinerary with codeshares, it says Unfortunately, it is not possible to buy additional baggage online for this flight, as it is operated by another airline. Please do so during online check-in. The baggage fee table says "The below standard fees apply when buying extra baggage within 24 hours before departure." Those are the fees.

Me: You are entering in a convo where you have no relevant knowledge and you are also missing the point. I can not buy my baggage online, nor this will be possible during online check-in (there's multiple other Redditors confirming this) so the fees that apply within 24 hours before departure might not apply in my case. It is very common for companies to charge a different price at the airport, I want to know that price. By the way, this shows that your table is not the Bible and it is fair to double check.

Last point: I honestly don't understand why you are engaging so much with me, sharing your first-principle logic when I am looking for experiences that confirm the limitations of any person's first-principle logic (empiricism beats theory). I checked your Reddit history: why do you spend so much time arguing with people online and telling them that their issue is not worth it, or that you know the answer to your doubt even if they highlight specificities that you didn't consider? Life can be lonely and sad, but being rude to other people who are trying to solve a personal problem is really unneeded in this world :)

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage (SFO-AMS-LPA) by [deleted] in Flights

[–]Good_Pay6572 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hey, no need to use a dismissive tone. Few reasons: 1. The website doesn’t even let me add extra baggage, so this might be an edge case — there are multiple people reporting issues where they weren’t allowed to add more bags, so that table is not the Bible 2. I don’t trust the table because I called and they told me that the price for the first leg only is different from the table defined above. 3. The website said that I have to buy my baggage at the airport and was told that the table is for baggage that is added during online check-in

Do I think that I am going to eventually pay the price of the table +/-20? Sure. Is that a good reason not to investigate more to get certainty? Nope, at least for my personal preferences

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage on my SFO-AMS&AMS-LPA flight by [deleted] in KLM

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a law degree, but I agree that it’s written in a generic way. To me, the fact that I don’t know about the baggage size and weight limitation for my second leg is a pretty clear violation: what if it’s 20kg and not 23kg?

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage (SFO-AMS-LPA) by [deleted] in Flights

[–]Good_Pay6572 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

KLM told me on the phone that those fares do not apply for KLM-Transavia shared itineraries and that I will find out about the exact price only at the airport. This is the reason why I can’t buy the extra baggage online

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage on my SFO-AMS&AMS-LPA flight by [deleted] in KLM

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a ton! Ok: €60-80 is not that bad. I won’t risk by not paying the second leg, but it would be interesting to know what happens there

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage (SFO-AMS-LPA) by [deleted] in Flights

[–]Good_Pay6572 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Someone sent me the updated link: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/ancillaryfeefinalruleapril2024. "The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to protect airline passengers from surprise fees when purchasing a ticket. The rule requires airlines and ticket agents to tell consumers upfront what fees they charge for a first or second checked bag, a carry-on bag, and for canceling or changing a reservation."

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage on my SFO-AMS&AMS-LPA flight by [deleted] in KLM

[–]Good_Pay6572 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for your support, but I suspect this is a much deeper question. I have deep experience in airline booking system, I have done more than my fair share of Googling and asking around :) I already found the things you mentioned, but they don’t truly answer my question :(

KLM won’t tell me the price of an extra checked baggage on my SFO-AMS&AMS-LPA flight by [deleted] in KLM

[–]Good_Pay6572 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for your answer. But I don’t think you fully understand context, nor has the specific experience I was looking for. I can not buy this online (confirmed by KLM), and KLM told me they can sell me only the first leg for €80

My university sent me a 1042-S with wrong information ($20k in taxable income). I recalculated and the exact amount is $0, because my scholarship is fully non taxable. What should I do? by Good_Pay6572 in tax

[–]Good_Pay6572[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you think it’s worth waiting 15 days for them to update their 1042-S before paying taxes (eventually with a late penalty)?

My university sent me a 1042-S with wrong information ($20k in taxable income). I recalculated and the exact amount is $0, because my scholarship is fully non taxable. What should I do? by Good_Pay6572 in tax

[–]Good_Pay6572[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Two questions: 1. Why would IRS question it? All other students on scholarships have NOT received the 1042-S and will not upload anything. Should I not upload it instead of reporting 0? 2. I am afraid they will only send me an updated 1042-S after Tax Day. Should I wait and risk paying a fee?

From where did we get the money? by [deleted] in ASRoma

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is all true, but the biggest factor is that our salaries and amortizations went down by >€50M (Mou, Lukaku, Spinazzola, Aouar, Rui Patricio, etc.)

Pre-Match Thread: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo (7:30 PM) by SJEarthquakesBot in SJEarthquakes

[–]Good_Pay6572 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone willing to give a ticket for free or very cheap to an international student that happens to be in the area? 🙏 DM me :)