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RobynFrance Jul 16th, 2005 05:16 PM

Weight limit on Olympic Air carryon
 
Does anyone know the weight limit for carry on luggage for Olympic? I see that the size limit is 23 x 36 x 56 cm, but I am uncertain if they have a weight test as well. What has your experience been? We would really like to avoid the baggage hassle on the Athens arrival. Thanks.

RobynFrance Jul 17th, 2005 02:17 PM

any experience here fellow travelers?

doonhamer Jul 18th, 2005 01:14 AM

NOrmal European limit is 5Kg or 6Kg - it should be on your ticket

RobynFrance Jul 18th, 2005 05:00 AM

I was surprised but it is not on the ticket--just the dimensions. Perhaps I'll give a call and update on the site.

brotherleelove2004 Jul 18th, 2005 07:08 AM

I just talked to Olympic in NYC, and was told that the limit per passenger is 18 pounds, which is about 8.25 kilos.

RobynFrance Jul 18th, 2005 09:17 AM

Thanks so much brotherleelove--I don't know if we can make it through on that but we are going to try. Many thanks.

Eleni Jul 18th, 2005 10:37 AM

For what it's worth, I have never had Olympic check weight on carry-ons or even express any interest in looking at anyone's carry-ons.

brotherleelove2004 Jul 18th, 2005 11:19 AM

I've had just the opposite experience. Even though my bag was under the weight requirement and was the proper size, I was once forced to check my carryon by a very rude ticket agent in a bad mood who wouldn't listen to reason.

Eleni Jul 18th, 2005 08:04 PM

on olympic!??! that is very surprising. just curious, in what airport was this ticket agent?

brotherleelove2004 Jul 18th, 2005 10:08 PM

Santorini

RobynFrance Jul 19th, 2005 10:10 AM

Eleni and Brotherlee--thanks for your answers--will hope Eleni's experience is the one out of JFK--don't care about the return as we have to go through customs anyway and wait for our next plane.


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