Singapore Airlines excess baggage charge

[Sideways Rich]

So it appears I'm in for a £1200 to £3k bill for excess baggage by SA judging by their £31 per kg excess baggage charge.

I don't mind paying for things however this seems a tad excessive!

Anyone with experience of how strict they are likely to be?

We have 4 large cases and a medium sized one. Flight is London to Singapore.

Thanks

[Rich_AR]

Keep each bag below 34kgs, or they will refuse (in my experience).

I flew cattle class with SQ when I moved over here, amazingly they let me check-in 40kgs in total FOC.

You could upgrade to Business, I think they will give you 40kgs then (and maybe a little more). This could be a cheaper option.

[anonymous-user]

Just got back from Europe and flew with Qatar, because they give an extra 10Kg free for sports equipment, saved over 400 pound on the three of us compared to last year with KLM as they allowed the skis free while KLM charged for them.
Qatar is Ok approx two 6 hour flights.

[alfaman]

In my experience SQ are not that strict - just got back from the Maldives with around 26kg of checked in diving gear , plus carry on.

Your other option with many airlines is to air-freight the excess ahead of the flight - this is much cheaper than the additional cost of excess baggage on the flight. [though you will need an extra trip to the airport ]

[Sideways Rich]

alfaman said:

In my experience SQ are not that strict - just got back from the Maldives with around 26kg of checked in diving gear , plus carry on.

Your other option with many airlines is to air-freight the excess ahead of the flight - this is much cheaper than the additional cost of excess baggage on the flight. [though you will need an extra trip to the airport ]

We were more than a little over approx, 60kg over in total, they allowed us an additional 20kg and then stung us £1236 for the rest! A little frustrating with their service and classic arrogant British customer service approach but rules are rules I guess so sucked it up and paid it!