excess baggage

noun
1.
passenger baggage weighing in excess of the allowed amount.
2.
Informal. an unnecessary burden.
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excess luggage or excess baggage
 
n
luggage that is greater in weight or in number of pieces than an airline, etc, will carry free
 
excess baggage or excess baggage
 
n

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Main Entry:  excess baggage1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  luggage that exceeds the allowable limit for weight, size, or number of pieces set by an airline for an aircraft
Main Entry:  excess baggage2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  anything that exceeds what is necessary
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Example sentences
Yes, packing the materials in my luggage would result in excess baggage charges.
Travelers should verify their agencies' current policies and procedures
  regarding excess baggage.
The jacket lets wearers avoid the excess baggage fees at the cost of personal
  style.
Contractor agrees to pay for any excess baggage costs incurred by contracted
  personnel.
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