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My flight back was not without any dramas. I arrived to the Japan airport and picked up my bags which had been in storage for the past week. Then I had to go through security baggage check before even being allowed to check in. The staff saw the size of my bags and decided that my bags needed inspected. It wasn't a big deal but they don't allow you to bring the push carts through so I had to carry my bags to the inspection table. Seriously now, what's the big deal of allowing people to bring in a cart??? I had two big check in bags, a carry-on and a knapsack that has my laptop inside. One of my bags does not have wheels so that made things even more interesting. The staff there did help but was barely able to even carry one of the bags. I almost felt like telling them to step aside and let me carry it. Geez...
After the inspection, I arrived at the North West Airlines counter and was told that my bags were overweight. That's not possible because I was a few kg under when I flew from Perth. "Sorry, you're only allowed 25kg each bag". What? That's not possible because I bought my flight as a package and specically asked my flight attendent to double check prior to booking my flight. He knew I was moving back home and was concerned about the baggage limit. He checked and said I was allowed 32kg, even though I was flying Quantas to Japan and NWA thereafter. Already pissed at my situation, I demanded to talk to their manager. No prevail after much discussion. Oh well, the extra cost was only $25/bag. That's still cheaper than if I had shipped stuff back. Wait till the travel agent in Perth hears about this. A big complaint letter is coming his way.
After finally checking-in, I decided to check out the duty free shops. I wanted to get some Saki. The saleperson made a few suggestions and as I was about to make my purchase she asks me if I had a connecting flight. Does that matter? Apparently it does because they won't let me bring any liquid on my next flight. How stupid is that? You buy some form of liquid from a duty free and they don't let you bring it on a connecting flight?? Geez...So no Saki purchased this time. I guess I could've put it in my checking baggage but couldn't be bothered. Plus, there were crazy security at the Detroit airport. They were like hawks waiting for their prey. When they saw the amount of baggage I had, they immediately asked to see my declaration form. There was an american inspection sticker on my baggages so clearly they did inspect it. All I cared was that they didn't do it in front of me and made me pack it all back up.
North West Airlines is definitely not the best service but it wasn't the best. The flight attendents were not very nice and they were so laxed that they barely cared what people did. During the descendent, people's seats were still reclined and kids were not seated properly or people still going to the washroom. My neighbor's bag was already brought out and placed onto the empty seat next to her. What happened to tucking all baggage overtop or under the chairs?? Slack man...slack....Going to Japan where the service is top notch has uped my expectations now
Once back in Canada, it was great. Getting through customs was a breeze. The woman was so talkative and nice. When she realized I was studying in Australia and had not returned for 2+ years, she couldn't care less how much or what I brought it.
After the inspection, I arrived at the North West Airlines counter and was told that my bags were overweight. That's not possible because I was a few kg under when I flew from Perth. "Sorry, you're only allowed 25kg each bag". What? That's not possible because I bought my flight as a package and specically asked my flight attendent to double check prior to booking my flight. He knew I was moving back home and was concerned about the baggage limit. He checked and said I was allowed 32kg, even though I was flying Quantas to Japan and NWA thereafter. Already pissed at my situation, I demanded to talk to their manager. No prevail after much discussion. Oh well, the extra cost was only $25/bag. That's still cheaper than if I had shipped stuff back. Wait till the travel agent in Perth hears about this. A big complaint letter is coming his way.
After finally checking-in, I decided to check out the duty free shops. I wanted to get some Saki. The saleperson made a few suggestions and as I was about to make my purchase she asks me if I had a connecting flight. Does that matter? Apparently it does because they won't let me bring any liquid on my next flight. How stupid is that? You buy some form of liquid from a duty free and they don't let you bring it on a connecting flight?? Geez...So no Saki purchased this time. I guess I could've put it in my checking baggage but couldn't be bothered. Plus, there were crazy security at the Detroit airport. They were like hawks waiting for their prey. When they saw the amount of baggage I had, they immediately asked to see my declaration form. There was an american inspection sticker on my baggages so clearly they did inspect it. All I cared was that they didn't do it in front of me and made me pack it all back up.
North West Airlines is definitely not the best service but it wasn't the best. The flight attendents were not very nice and they were so laxed that they barely cared what people did. During the descendent, people's seats were still reclined and kids were not seated properly or people still going to the washroom. My neighbor's bag was already brought out and placed onto the empty seat next to her. What happened to tucking all baggage overtop or under the chairs?? Slack man...slack....Going to Japan where the service is top notch has uped my expectations now
Once back in Canada, it was great. Getting through customs was a breeze. The woman was so talkative and nice. When she realized I was studying in Australia and had not returned for 2+ years, she couldn't care less how much or what I brought it.
posted by Sub29 at 10:45 AM
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