Air Pacific carryon

Can someone let me know if Air Pacific from LAX to Fiji enforces the 7 kg and 39 inch restriction on carry on bags in coach???

Thank you.

Bob

We flew with them in February of '08. They didn't even check the weight coming or going, in fact I had camera vest with me just in case. They were the most accomodating of all the airlines over checked baggage weight (combining to determine total weight instead of per bag which helped).

Hopefully someone has flown more recently to offer their input.

Jim

You can also ask for leniency on checked bags if you're a photographer. Check with your travel agent or call Air Pacific in the LA office directly. If you don't get anywhere, email me back and I'll dig out the business card of the horse's mouth. They want to promote Fiji and understand that photographers are important in doing this. I haven't tried this myself since my meeting with them, but will when I go to Fiji in June.

Last August, I flew LAX-Fiji-Tonga and back and carried my Pelican 1510 on with me every time, without anyone saying anything. And I easily had 20 kg worth of gear packed in there. It was never weighed, though they did have a look inside. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Ive flown with them twice, and each time my carry one was an easy 45-50 pounds...and never been weighed. Ive found the best way to beat these guys though is have it in a carry on back pack. Lots of these airlines are letting the backpacks go, but really weighing the rollers. My last 3 trips Ive have my Think Tank Airport Acceleration packed to 50 lbs, and last trip it was 62!! I didnt get asked, stopped or anything, but my girlfriend's roller Think tank (same size) was weighed everytime and hers was a good 15lbs lighter than mine.