Craig 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2019 I was looking at VN-MY flights and it appears that VN has introduced "Economy Super Lite" fares (booking class: G/P) for flights between VN and KUL, CGK, SIN, and BKK since 20 May 2019. If you accidentally bought a HBO (hand-baggage only) fare, the cost to check-in a bag is pretty exorbitant: 0-5kg: USD $20 5-10kg: USD $40 The up fare from Basic/Super Lite fare to one that includes baggage is only USD $30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 27, 2019 Many legacy carriers have this kind of fare these days so that they can quote "low" fares in their advertising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) Many legacy carriers have this kind of fare these days so that they can quote "low" fares in their advertising. Indeed. I recently discovered that even KLM is offering HBO fares - even for long haul flights! I've tried pricing a KUL-AMS-NYC flight, and it's actually RM 1K lower than when I priced it earlier this year with baggage. Edited July 1, 2019 by Mohd Suhaimi Fariz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 Well it screws up search engines - I think they will need to refine their search algorithms sooner or later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 Indeed. I recently discovered that even KLM is offering HBO fares - even for long haul flights! I've tried pricing a KUL-AMS-NYC flight, and it's actually RM 1K lower than when I priced it earlier this year with baggage. You are right! I didn't know a legacy European carrier would actually do that on long-haul flight to Asia! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites