Arcane Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'm just wondering, is there a limit on how much tobacco you can bring in your checked luggage when flying within the US? I thought customs/duties only applied to international travel.More specifically, I'm flying from CA to HI...any and all help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalGuY Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (Arcane @ Aug 20 2009, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm just wondering, is there a limit on how much tobacco you can bring in your checked luggage when flying within the US? I thought customs/duties only applied to international travel.More specifically, I'm flying from CA to HI...any and all help would be appreciated.flying within the country there is no such thing as customs, only security checks. customs only applies internationally. once its in the country its in, you can move it around all you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 k, that's what i was thinking...i just didn't know if it'd seem odd to be carrying around 40lbs of shisha in your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalGuY Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (Arcane @ Aug 20 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>k, that's what i was thinking...i just didn't know if it'd seem odd to be carrying around 40lbs of shisha in your luggage.as long as its not a security threat/illegal its fine, iv seen MORE weirder things being carried like a friend who checked in a box with frozen meat.. in a flight across canada.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (Arcane @ Aug 20 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>k, that's what i was thinking...i just didn't know if it'd seem odd to be carrying around 40lbs of shisha in your luggage.Heh, one suitcase for me, one for my shisha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I brought 2 kg on my last vacation. From AZ to MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foibled again Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 40lbs? That is the max weight limit for combined carry-ons so expect to have to check it in. Even then, you will likely have to pay an excessive weight fee unless you haven't packed anything else with it and have a lightweight suitcase. In addition to charges for checking in baggage, most carriers charge a ~$50 fee for checked baggage over 50lbs and ~$100 for over 70lbs up to 100lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 dont tell me you are bringing 70 lbs worth of tobacco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 QUOTE (joytron @ Aug 21 2009, 03:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>dont tell me you are bringing 70 lbs worth of tobacco!nope...somewhere around 30-40lbs...i'm bringing a backpack for clothes. and a suitcase for Tangiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdehart Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 QUOTE (foibled again @ Aug 20 2009, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>40lbs? That is the max weight limit for combined carry-ons so expect to have to check it in. Even then, you will likely have to pay an excessive weight fee unless you haven't packed anything else with it and have a lightweight suitcase. In addition to charges for checking in baggage, most carriers charge a ~$50 fee for checked baggage over 50lbs and ~$100 for over 70lbs up to 100lbs.I can't remember which airlines it was, but they wanted to charge me $100 for being 5 pounds over at 55 pounds. I only had one bag, so I asked them how much for checking a second bad? They said $40. That made no sense... I could go get a 2nd bag and fill it up with another 45 pounds, and save $60 for not carrying a single that's 5 pounds over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinodos Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 How long you gonna be in Hawaii...a year?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 have a good trip there's no limit on how much tobacco you can take within the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 3 years is the minimum tour i think...i'm not sure if it'll get bumped to 4 when rin and i get married... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 You can ship 6 Kg for $13 Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes through the Post Office. With insurance, its around $14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 QUOTE (Sonthert @ Aug 22 2009, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You can ship 6 Kg for $13 Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes through the Post Office. With insurance, its around $14.if there's really no customs, then its free to just bring it back from San Diego.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Unless they charge you for the suitcase...like many airlines are, as I understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) what do you mean, charge me for the suitcase? do you have you have pay a fee to take suitcases on domestic flights now? Edited August 22, 2009 by Arcane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foibled again Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 QUOTE (Arcane @ Aug 22 2009, 03:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what do you mean, charge me for the suitcase? do you have you have pay a fee to take suitcases on domestic flights now?Many airlines charge for checked baggage now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinodos Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 QUOTE (foibled again @ Aug 22 2009, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Arcane @ Aug 22 2009, 03:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what do you mean, charge me for the suitcase? do you have you have pay a fee to take suitcases on domestic flights now?Many airlines charge for checked baggage now.Its 15 for the first bag and 25 for the second. and it if passes a certain wait the price increases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (foibled again @ Aug 23 2009, 03:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Arcane @ Aug 22 2009, 03:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what do you mean, charge me for the suitcase? do you have you have pay a fee to take suitcases on domestic flights now?Many airlines charge for checked baggage now.seriously? that's messed up. i can see it now:Check-in Person: oh, you're going on a two week vacation to Florida?....have fun...Passenger: Yeah, it'll be great. Can I check in my baggage?Check-in Person: Sure, that's $25.Passenger: WTF? I'm basically paying a ticket for my clothes and toiletries? That's dumb. What am I supposed to wear when I get to Florida?Check-in: Well, I guess you can use the $25 you saved to buy new clothes in Florida....have a nice day! Edited August 23, 2009 by Arcane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I think it is different for all airlines. My dad flies on business trips all the time and he said each one is diff. He said one of the airlines actually charges you more to check your bags in at the airport than if you check them in online before you come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeperhit Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yeah, they are all different. I think the most lenient in CA is Southwest with their baggage.I fly all the time for business trips. Some charge and others don't.Delta, United and Alaska Airlines are the worst so far in CA.Check their websites to see what they charge there first. DelSol is right. They sometimes have better rates online then when you show up.Also, that backpack must be able to fit easily in the overhead otherwise you will be charged. And be careful what you put in there. One wrong thing and you'll have to dump it.Out of curiousity, where are you flying out of?I've flown out of most of the airports in the US. Every single major one in CA. I could tell you what the best way to fly would be depending on the airport/airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amn_sinclair Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 i fly southwest all the time jst because its so damn cheap last time i flew they let me check two bags with out charging me im pretty sure that was only cause im active duty military but i know they let u check at least one for free. I just dont think southwest flies to hawaii lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeperhit Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 US, Continental and Hawaiian are the only ones I've taken to Hawaii.Many others fly in though. I can think of half a dozen off the top of my head...American, Continental, Hawaiian, United, Delta, USairways and I think Alaska Airlines goes in also.Out of those...USairways charges 30 per bag but I think they are changing this month.Continental Charges 20 per bag 30 or so for the second.Hawaiian was 15 for first and 25 second but i think they just changed.United is 20 for first 30 for second now. You save 5 if you do it online. Dont go overweight on this airline unless you wanna pay an arm and a leg.Delta is the same if I remember correctly. 20 and 30 for second. Save 5 online.Alaska is the killer. They have the 15 for first and 25 for second rule but their scales are always off. I hit the Southwest scale and checked for 35lb once and had to change flights to alaska airlines so pulled my bag and switched and they said it was 52lbs so I had to pay $100. Thats a lot of money all because their scales were off. It's happened more then once. Be carefull with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 QUOTE (sleeperhit @ Aug 23 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah, they are all different. I think the most lenient in CA is Southwest with their baggage.I fly all the time for business trips. Some charge and others don't.Delta, United and Alaska Airlines are the worst so far in CA.Check their websites to see what they charge there first. DelSol is right. They sometimes have better rates online then when you show up.Also, that backpack must be able to fit easily in the overhead otherwise you will be charged. And be careful what you put in there. One wrong thing and you'll have to dump it.Out of curiousity, where are you flying out of?I've flown out of most of the airports in the US. Every single major one in CA. I could tell you what the best way to fly would be depending on the airport/airline.i'm flying from HNL to SAN. but, i can't really say what airlines i will be taking...my work is paying for the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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