Following my recent departure on a number of hops to reach my final destination I noticed a discrepancy of baggage weight across 3 different carriers.
When I left home my bag was packed and locked and remained unopened until I reached my final destination.
Before leaving home I weighed my bag on 2 different devices with an estimated weight of 19.2 kg
First flight, domestic sector from Brisbane with Virgin Blue = 22.8kg
Second sector with Qantas departing Melbourne = 19.9kg
Third sector with Delta out of Los Angeles = 19.3kg
I expected there to be some variation perhaps up to half a kilo but I was amazed that there was a difference as big as 3.5kg which in my view isn't a minor margin given what airlines charge for excess baggage.
Weighing equipment requires calibration but Im wondering now how often, if at all does this occur?
Has anyone else had any weight discrepancies like this?
JASON
When I left home my bag was packed and locked and remained unopened until I reached my final destination.
Before leaving home I weighed my bag on 2 different devices with an estimated weight of 19.2 kg
First flight, domestic sector from Brisbane with Virgin Blue = 22.8kg
Second sector with Qantas departing Melbourne = 19.9kg
Third sector with Delta out of Los Angeles = 19.3kg
I expected there to be some variation perhaps up to half a kilo but I was amazed that there was a difference as big as 3.5kg which in my view isn't a minor margin given what airlines charge for excess baggage.
Weighing equipment requires calibration but Im wondering now how often, if at all does this occur?
Has anyone else had any weight discrepancies like this?
JASON