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What are the size and
weight restrictions for my luggage?
How many pieces of luggage can I take with
me?
How can I avoid extra charges for my luggage?
How can I find out about my Airlines luggage restrictions
and limits?
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Read our Packing Tips
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What are the size and weight
restrictions for my luggage?
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In many cases, the Airlines have added new
limits on both carry-on and checked baggage. You should check,
but most Airline 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 70 pounds. These limits vary and are also much
more strictly enforced then in the past. Since the Airlines?
luggage restrictions are going through a recent period frequent
change, you'll need to check with your chosen Airline as to
size, weight and number of acceptable bags.
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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?
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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.
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Most Airlines allow for a combination of
three bags to be divided among your carry-on and checked baggage.
You'll want to check with your specific Airline, since there
are differences in their allowance programs. The Airlines also
look at some items differently; some will count a laptop or
briefcase against your allowance, while others will not.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Know the luggage limits on all the Airlines
you'll use on your trip and try to stay within those limits.
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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.
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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.
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Check out their web site for information.
Go To: Airlines Links
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