Thursday, August 16, 2012

The Most Expensive and Tiring Check-In Ever!


Dear readers,

Here are details on how we get into our flight to US from my views,

05.40
After saying goodbye to my parents and Ms Novi we proceed into the group check in part. When we had our turn, the time was only 30 minutes from our boarding time (06.10 pm). And the desk took quite long to check us in since our final destination is the US.

06.00
After finishing the check in, we had to check our baggage in, and when my bag was weighed, I surprised since it weighed 29 kg! 6 kilos more than allowed, the desk person asked me to move some of my items into my backpack, but I realized there was no time left. I decided to pay, and shocked for the second time knowing how much I had to pay, 100 bucks!

06.05
I proceed to paying desk while my friends started to line up for the immigration.

06.07
I had done my paying and check in, then rushing to the immigration line. Since I was rushing, I did not pay attention to people in front of me. I passed in front of an old lady above her (I think expensive) purse. She was angry on me and I had to say sorry to her.

06.10
“Call for passengers flying KL 180 to Amsterdam, please board the aircraft through gate E5.” When that announcement came to my ears, there were 10 people lined up in front of me. We were worried and afraid that we might miss our flight!

06.11
I decided to come to the immigration officer asking if we could pass the line since we had to board already. He asked me to ask permission to the front line. Praise God, I met this generous man who let us to go first. We passed the immigration process and rush into our gate.

06.15
Finally I was inside the aircraft, Phew! 

What an expensive and tiring check in. Yet it is interesting experience to be told now or someday. 

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