Luggage Information
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What are the size and weight restrictions for my luggage?
- In many cases, the Airlines have added new limits on both carry-on and checked baggage. Most Airlines limit their carry-on bags to a range of 8" to 9" high, 14" to 16" wide and 21" to 24" high. The lower limits are for under seat storage and larger limits for the more generous overhead compartment. A 45" total (height+width+depth) can be used as a basic guideline to see if your bag will be allowed as a carry-on. Most Airlines have a carry-on weight limit of 40 pounds and a checked baggage weight limit of 50 pounds. These limits vary and are also much more strictly enforced then in the past. Since the Airlines' luggage restrictions are going through frequent changes, you'll need to check with your chosen Airline as to size, weight and number of acceptable bags.
- Many Airlines have placed bag sizers at their gates. If your carry-on bags are too big, you'll have to check them.
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How many pieces of luggage can I take with me?
- Just because you sneaked it on once don't always expect to get away with it. More rigorous enforcement of the rules and more and more bag sizer stations will likely catch up with you. This is especially true during the holidays and other peak flying times when the Airlines are watching closely since the planes are full and everyone is trying to sneak lots of stuff on the plane.
- Most airlines allow one carry-on and one personal item at no cost. While a few select airlines do not charge a fee for the first checked bag, most airlines do. Check your airlines website for specific baggage fees.
- If you plan on bringing extra luggage, you had better check with the Airline to see if they will allow it on the plane. Even if you are willing to pay an extra fee they can refuse your extra luggage if the plane is already full. If you do receive permission to bring the extra luggage, have the person granting the permission note this on your reservation and be sure to get their name.
- If you are changing Airlines during your trip, you'll need to take into account the luggage limits for all the Airlines you'll use. What is acceptable to one Airline may bring an extra charge on another.
- Check the regulations when making connecting flights in European or other foreign countries, you may be held to more restrictive luggage limits while flying within the area than you did flying into the area.
- If you are flying on a commuter Airline for any leg of your trip, you'll need to know their luggage limits. Many commuter Airlines have limited space and only allow carry-on baggage, they also have more restrictive weight limits.
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How can I avoid extra charges for my luggage?
- Know the luggage limits on all the Airlines you'll use on your trip and try to stay within those limits.
- Don't over pack, overweight bags have caused a great many injuries to baggage handlers. To try to discourage people, the Airlines often charge a hefty fee for handling an overweight bag.
- If you really need the items, then you should check into paying the extra bag fee. It is usually cheaper to divide your items into two bags and pay the extra bag fee than pay one overweight bag charge. You might also avoid the embarrassment of having your luggage explode because they are packed too full.