In Reply to: Leeway posted by GaryD on Monday, 20. July 2009 at 10:44 Bali Time:
we were 10kg over the limit and flying garuda in July last year and prepared to pay for the extra. I was told by the guy who checked us in not to worry and he'd catch up later. My wife and i didnt think anything of it until i went to the toilet before taking off and i was followed to the toilet by the same guy who checked us in and a rather large "friend of his". They wanted $100US and i basically said I didnt have that money, just the money i was prepared to pay for the extra kilo's of luggage and we could have taken a kilo or 2 with us. I handed over around $40US and didnt need the hassle, or fat lip that might have come with not handing over some $$.
didnt put us off bali though, we returned 3 months later and are off again enxt friday. we are just more carefull with packing and will be more aware next time!