Reply To: Dual Citizen

Going out of New Yorks JFK there is almost never an issue. Ive had some overweight and they usually dont care and if they do you can easily persuade them to let it through (long distance flights). This is never the case in Israel. A few extra pounds equate to $200-$300 are you serious? Even if you are late for your flight and the last one to board they will just not let it go. In NY it usually works to your advantage to be the last one at the counter they usually just take your bags and get you on the flight as fast as they can, no time for games. Many times they’ll even check in your carry on so you dont need the shlep it on the plane. Im not saying you should always be late just generally speaking.
Its especially annoying when israelis try to charge you up to space on extra weight and then when you get on the flight you see that its half empty. Is that the definition of hard time or what?
It just ruins your whole trip and flight back while you leave Israel remembering that last ugly experience and the rudeness you had to deal with. What a shame.