Topic: Airline Status

Curry recounts his experience with KLM's loyalty program, noting he has been downgraded from gold to a lower tier he jokingly calls the "aluminum" level. He describes the difficulty of maintaining status and the high cost of extra luggage. Additionally, he mentions successfully bringing a box of Cohiba cigars from Cuba through customs.

Travelers experienced unexpected baggage fees at the Amsterdam airport despite having previously flown with multiple bags without issue. The airline, KLM, charged 150 euros for extra bags, citing a downgrade in loyalty status from gold to "ivory." The discussion highlights the significant revenue airlines generate through baggage fees, estimated at $3 billion in the United States.