I am going to Norway in June and have noticed on my SAS plane reservation that there is not only a size restriction for carry on luggage, but also a weight restriction of around 17lbs. Does anyone know if they really check the carry on luggage weight? I plan on traveling light but do not want to worry about the weight unless I have to. I will be traveling from Bergen through southern Norway, then to Oslo and continuing to Stavanger. Any advice on clothing for the weather in mid June? Thanks for your help!
Bob
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Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
We flew SAS in 2010 from Dulles to Copenhagen. We packed carefully and stayed within their weight and size requirements. We had one carry-on only, no extra personal items/bags. We didn't stop at the check-in counter, checked in online and went to the gate - so can't report on that. At the gate, I noticed SAS staff went around the waiting area and checked people's bags. They looked at ours but didn't even stop. I saw them take quite a few bags from people that I would describe as obviously over the limit - either bags that were packed so full they didn't fit the size restrictions or people carrying an extra personal item the size of a carry-on. I would say you're better off staying within (or at least as close as possible) to the limit. If you can't, have a backup plan to either ditch some things or an idea which things you really need to keep with you.
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OP
Rockford
2 posts
Brad, thanks very much for the detailed response. I will pack carefully.