What kind of baggage allowance can you get on different visas

[sattystevens]

Hiya Guys,

does anyone know if theres any extra baggage allowance that you are able to get with the 457 Visa. I rang a few airlines and they weren't very informative as they kept saying as long as you had a one-way ticket only and had a visa stating that you were a migrant you were able to get double allowance. when I said that we would be having a one way ticket but it's a 457 visa they weren't too sure. Has anyone had any luck with extra baggage allowance and if so on what flights.

many thanks
satty

[weelee]

Originally Posted by sattystevens

Hiya Guys,

does anyone know if theres any extra baggage allowance that you are able to get with the 457 Visa. I rang a few airlines and they weren't very informative as they kept saying as long as you had a one-way ticket only and had a visa stating that you were a migrant you were able to get double allowance. when I said that we would be having a one way ticket but it's a 457 visa they weren't too sure. Has anyone had any luck with extra baggage allowance and if so on what flights.

many thanks
satty

Hi satty,

you can get in touch with the international organisation of migrants they offer reduced rates and additional baggage for all immigrants the web page is,
IOM

weelee

[Dolly]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter what visa you are on, the baggage allowance will be the same.

Dolly

[sattystevens]

Originally Posted by weelee

Hi satty,

you can get in touch with the international organisation of migrants they offer reduced rates and additional baggage for all immigrants the web page is,
IOM

weelee

hiya Weelee, thanks for the link, Went on it, it seemed a bit daunting but I think I've got an email address to enquire to. Have you used them as I know there was something about fees etc on their page. Will see what the email reply is like.

thanks again
xx Satty

[weelee]

Originally Posted by sattystevens

hiya Weelee, thanks for the link, Went on it, it seemed a bit daunting but I think I've got an email address to enquire to. Have you used them as I know there was something about fees etc on their page. Will see what the email reply is like.

thanks again
xx Satty

Hi satty,

no we have not used them or made contact yet but we do intend to see what is on offer,

hows the treatment going have you started yet? if so good luck we wish you well

weelee

[sattystevens]

Originally Posted by weelee

Hi satty,

no we have not used them or made contact yet but we do intend to see what is on offer,

hows the treatment going have you started yet? if so good luck we wish you well

weelee

Thanks hun, My treatment starts on Monday so enjoying the weekend. Me and Mark took kids to see Ice Age 3, 3D, well worth it and highly recommend it. Will probably start getting nervous Monday but hey only 4 weeks and then my meds can go in that's how I'm seeing it. Knowing my luck that's when the panel doctor will probably start her summer vacation........ in OZ hehehe

xx Satty

[sattystevens]

Originally Posted by Dolly

I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter what visa you are on, the baggage allowance will be the same.

Dolly

Hiya Dolly,

Do you know where you may have heard this as most of the airlines keep going on about Migrant Visa and indefinate stay but yet they're not sure about business long stay 457 visa. I'm going to have to ask my Migration Officer when he gets back frm his hols. Can you believe it he's coming to the UK for his hols. I wound him up saying he must be missing the rain, cold and probably good old London Smog.

xx Satty

[weelee]

Originally Posted by sattystevens

Thanks hun, My treatment starts on Monday so enjoying the weekend. Me and Mark took kids to see Ice Age 3, 3D, well worth it and highly recommend it. Will probably start getting nervous Monday but hey only 4 weeks and then my meds can go in that's how I'm seeing it. Knowing my luck that's when the panel doctor will probably start her summer vacation........ in OZ hehehe

xx Satty

if its any consolation i know what your about to go through we went through it with Dots ovarian cancer keep your chin up even when you are feeling down one bit of advise you will probably get steroids to get you through your treatment and if you are like Dot they made her very active during and after her chemo but only for a few days then when they wore off she was really tired and had to rest, try and rest before the steroids wear off then you wont be so beat when they do.

enjoy he weekend if you need any advise just ask I can speak to Dot and she will let you know of her experience good and bad

good luck

weelee

[anishjohn]

Originally Posted by Dolly

I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter what visa you are on, the baggage allowance will be the same.

Dolly

Singapore Airlines:

"Passengers emigrating to Australia are entitled to double baggage allowance providing they are holding the correct visa.

The visa must be an unused/unstamped migrant visa that states to remain in Australia indefinitely. If you are holding this visa you will be entitled to double baggage allowance on production of the visa at check in.

You can have as many items of luggage as you wish providing no one single item of baggage exceeds 32kgs in weight. This is a health and safety requirement.

If you are not holding the correct visa mentioned above then the checked baggage allowance would be 20 kilos per passenger.

Singapore Airlines policy on cabin baggage allows you to carry one item of cabin baggage only, per passenger, which must not weigh more than 7 kilos and must not exceed 115cm in dimensions (height + depth + width). Apart from your 7kilos, you can also carry any one personal item as mentioned below :

A lady’s handbag
An overcoat
An umbrella or walking stick
A laptop or notebook computer
A small camera
A reasonable amount of reading material for the flight "

Please make sure u get ur baggage allowance in writing to avoid problems during check in.

[twinkle-toes]

double baggage allowance? wow! i better ring them up on monday and confirm..

i know for a fact that etihad airways is strictly 30kgs regardless. didn't help that the one i spoke to was a total snob!