Since you're talking about court I guess you have been on overstay and on top arrested and prosecuted. That's the only reason I can see for your 5 years ban stamp. I fear the 5 year ban trumps the 2years from court. I hope a lawyer will be able to do something for you. It looks bad. Wishing you the best š¤š¼
Many people lack the skills of doing basic online search or even in the group, and many people are just happy to answer. So it will always be like this in an almost non moderated space without Faq.
At least you could open an account by providing more paperwork. The branch I've been too was totally retarded and refused opening a bank account on my non-o visa with certificate of residence from immigration, reason : can only open one when on retirement visa or study visa š¤£š¤”
I guess you booked on Booking website (they often just have 1 option of 15kg for checked bag with no further option available , bit silly imho) instead of using the airline's website, where you get more options (20kg, 30kg). It's useful to compare. Pointing out facts isnāt pedanticāitās called being helpful. If understanding what I pay for makes me unpopular at parties, Iāll gladly take that over being unprepared and overcharged.