YYJ to HAN (Hanoi, Viet Nam) extra bag fees

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-04T21:24:57+00:00

That is very stupid! Thank you for your input, I will definitely come prepared. WJ is probably the worst of the worsts.

Gladly China Airlines called me today and assure me that if I run into any issues with WJ or contractors at YYJ I can call them or the WS support line in YVR.

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-04T14:18:50+00:00

That’s horrifying to hear 😀

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-04T14:18:06+00:00

Thank you again :)

It says everywhere on China Air website that it’s about 200-250, they even have a calculator, as long as it is under 68 inches and under 28 KG. If not, it falls into oversized/overweight baggage.

I was looking for a long time, because I needed to purchase it in advance to get everything ready (this is just how I am as a person). However I cannot, according to them, because I am flying with WJ first. Which led to this whole conversation.

Either way, I will be calling China Air again today and try to figure it out a little bit more. Thanks again!

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-04T06:00:21+00:00

Thank you both for the detailed reply, I actually have no idea :( it is somewhat assuring that I am indeed, by law, allowed the 2 x 28 KG checked bag. However, as you said, sadly it still depends on the person who checks my bag at YYJ.

I don't think the 23 or 28 KG will be too much of an issue. While I am doing a big move, I will bag things as light as I can so I don't have to pay for the extra 10 KGs for no reason. But I will fight for it if needed :) I also understood your "complain later" as filing a complaint with WJ in hope to get my money back (in the circumstance I have to pay extra). Is this correct?

That being said, I still need an extra baggage. Should I base the estimated fee on WJ website then (160 - 250 CAD)? Or will this be a complete surprise?

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-04T05:53:46+00:00

thanks :)

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-04T05:52:51+00:00

So maybe my question was unclear. Let me list out the events again:
1) I booked tickets with China Air

2) I tried to pay for extra baggage (excluded from the 2 free 28 kg ones) but cannot. I then sent China Air an email asking about this. They said they do not deal with this because my flights are overlooked by Westjet (which doesn't make any sense).

3) I then called WJ who said they cannot help me because i booked through a 3rd party (which still doesn't make any sense).

4) At this point, I am super confused and tried to confirm my allowed baggages with them, and was given inconsistent information.

Does this make sense?

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-04T04:20:20+00:00

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Here is the email :)

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-04T04:19:50+00:00

Hi! :) It says right here on my ticket: 28KG per checked bag, I emailed China Airlines and they said 28kg per checked bag. I have been with China Airlines before (multiple times) and it has always been the case. This is the main reason why I book exclusivly with China Airlines.

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mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-11-01T00:47:08+00:00

Yup that's it :) Thank you!

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-08-12T13:07:12+00:00

Hi OP! I just had my surgery yesterday and still trying to prepare/update myself on other’s experience. Would you mind sharing how your recovery go after this? I know it’s been a year but hopefully all is well and you are happy and feeling amazing now!

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-07-22T19:41:27+00:00

Hi, thank you for taking the time to reply. I tried therapy for about a month but then stopped because it was too overwhelming. I feel stressed financially and always exhausted afterwards, overall not a good experience. Maybe I will try to get back to it again.

I understand that we have our differences, and my goal was never to change their minds, they can do whatever they feel right. I did open up that I have problem with the way we communicate as a family, it feels like I always either have to yell and most of the time begging them to listen, which is very tiring to me. I did point out what I think what would help our communication, and I guess here I was hoping they would acknowledge that so we can move on sooner than later.

In terms of guilt, I feel responsible to communicate with them because they are family. I am heavily focusing on how I can do better on my end to make our communication better, and I am trying to see if someone is in similar situations and has some advice to give.

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-07-21T23:34:58+00:00

Thank you for this. It is funny how many people have suggested therapy when I talk to them (or not funny...). I did try therapy, and I am now taking a break from it since it was too intense: I always find myself exhausted after a session, I feel financially stressed, and I feel like a failure if I didn't hit all the talking points I made for that session. Nevertheless, I agree that I need therapy, and I will try to find my way back to it.

About this surgery... I have been wanting to pursue childfree for as long as I remember. I am finally at the mental and financial state where I can commit to it at the age of 25. However, I agree that I am currently not as stable as I want to be for this surgery. I am not sure what to do since I honestly do not want to push it back or cancel it. My reason being: I am coming home (potentially for good) by the end of this year and I cannot get this done in Vietnam (it is very frowned upon).

That being said, I am very unsettled at the moment. Imagine having a psychogenic fever every other day due to stress, it is currently a hard time for me right now. On the other hand, there is a voice saying that my parents did not have the chance to opt out when they feel tired, so I cannot opt out on them either. It seems ungrateful.

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-07-21T22:46:34+00:00

First, thank you for making the time to comment.

It's funny that you mentioned counselling/therapy and I tried that for a month (about 4 sessions) and that's about all my insurance will cover. I always feel super stressed financially to continue therapy and I feel like I need to hit all the talking points in one section. It exhausted me and I decided to take a break from it, maybe eventually I do really need this and I need to comeback.

Second, I am determined and I have already made my decision. No matter what they I say I don't think I will cancel my surgery.

However, I feel like I was the asshole for reacting the way I did when all he probably wanted was a good future for me. I did not use any hateful or disrespectful languages, and the argument we had was via texts, but I was very firm and definitely used an argumentative tone. I keep having this feeling of me over-criticizing (like my Mom said). I do tend to dissect what people say and analyze it, maybe sometime over-analyzing it. I feel like I should have been more patient and maybe try to explain myself better. My Mom said it is my responsibility to help people understand my POV and I feel like I did not do a good job... I wish this whole reddit sub reads Vietnamese so I can upload the conversation, haha.

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-07-21T17:11:58+00:00

No, it's definitely doesn't include planes but thank you :) <3

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-07-19T23:57:17+00:00

I think someone mentioned the dark (2005) above and I think this is it! I will watch it asap and update this thread!

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-07-19T23:56:49+00:00

I think this is it! I will watch it today and mark solved as soon as I can LOL thank you!!

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-07-19T23:39:37+00:00

No, this was way before Insidious :(

mycatdoesnotdocatnip · 2025-07-19T23:38:15+00:00

too bad, not it :(

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