Greeneyed asked:


I am travelling by the greyhound bus from the dells (wi) to NYC and then going to Chicago. I have two big suitcases and since we will have a stop in Chicago, can i leave my luggage there and then pick it up when i am back there?

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Feb
24
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Victor Epand asked:


There are a number of basic mistakes that a lot of people make when packing their luggage for a holiday, and as long as you follow a few simple rules, you should find the experience of carting your worldly possessions halfway round the globe is a perfectly straightforward one. The first thing to think about well in advance is where you are going, and being realistic about the sorts of things you’ll actually need for that location. Is it, for example, quite warm, or a cold climate? Are you likely to be going out to a number of smart occasions or events? Is there any specialist equipment you might need to take?

Once you have a general idea of the kind of equipment and belongings you will need, then it is important to think about the kind of case or bag. Very often people make the mistake of simply carting out the same old suitcase year in year out. Yet it is very unlikely that this one suitcase will be the best one to use. It might well be too big, too small, too cumbersome or too old. Although it is another expense added to the overall cost of the holiday, ensuring you have an appropriate and reliable bag is of tremendous importance.

Well in advance of the holiday it is worth giving consideration to the possibility of reducing your luggage to a single carryon bag. This might seem absurd, and quite possibly might be unrealistic, yet it is surprising how achievable it can be in many instances, and will save you a tremendous headache checking in, checking out and simply carting your luggage with you.

When you are packing your luggage a very good tip to consider is planning how the luggage will fit into the case, bearing in mind three particular points. The first is where the centre of gravity will be. Often people pack all of the heavy items into the suitcase first, and then tip the suitcase up, meaning the heaviest portion is off to the side, and this makes it very difficult to carry the suitcase around.

The second point is about valuable items or delicate items which need to be protected. These should be surrounded by clothes and kept well towards the centre of the bag.

Finally, those items that you will need easy access to, such as tickets, passport, money, keys and so forth, which preferably should have a space of their own, should be both easily accessible by yourself but secure enough to prevent accidental loss or theft.

A final word of advice about packing luggage. Be as ruthless as you can possibly be. The further in advance of your holiday that you do your packing, the more chance you will have of being ruthless. Generally those people that do their packing the day before over pack, and end up struggling with the weight of dozens of unnecessary items that will probably never be worn or seen. Try to consider the value of each item you pack, and discard items where possible that do not allow for flexibility and versatility with other items whilst you are on holiday.



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Feb
24
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S. Michael Windsor asked:


One of the major issues today with consumers in regards to air travel is the amount of lost baggage. Did you know that over 4 million bags a year are either lost, damaged, or in some cases, both? It is important to think about these things when preparing for take off and included in this article are several tips to help secure your luggage while flying to your destination. First, I’d like to mention that over the holidays years ago my bag was lost when the airline changed gates on my flight. This was not a small change but a change which had us traveling across the entire Houston airport from one side to another before our flight took off in 15 minutes. Not fun. Of course, when we arrived at our destinations much of the people who were in the same situation as myself had lost baggage as well. The lost luggage claim line was quite long that evening at 11pm.

My baggage did arrive, however, about a week later. The only problem was that the baggage from LAX came 90% emptied out. All the Christmas gifts and clothing (even my underwear)…gone. It is a known truth that the airlines do in fact subcontract the baggage returns to your address. Mine was a rather interesting experience where the man called on the phone and told me to leave a note saying it is ok that they leave my bag outside my door if I would not be home whenever they so decided to deliver my bag. This, I believe, is where the problem occurred as I would have rather just picked it up myself from their location, but rather the delivery people did not allow it. I am not sure how this came about but I did learn a valuable lesson. There are many little stipulations that airlines have in regards to getting reimbursed for stolen luggage. First, there are a few things they do not cover.

Items such as jewelry, electronics, furs and negotiable instruments are not covered by the airlines if lost or stolen, so keep those items with you on the plane. Next, every airline may have a different policy and many even give more priority to first class and frequent fliers over everyone else. Once you do receive payment for the stolen items, it is in a depreciated value and a lot of times they will require a receipt (in my case, receipts were required if items were valued $100 or more.) So what can travelers do to protect themselves from baggage problems? There are several things you can do, some more convenient than others. First, and most obvious, would be to simply pack light and take your luggage on the plane with you. Next, would be to take those items that you will need shortly after getting off the plane, such as toiletries and items needed for meetings or gifts for those you may be traveling to visit. Remember those electronic devices, furs, jewelry and the items not covered by the airlines in case something does happen.

Identifying your bag is another important thing to remember if you ever need to file a claim. So, always make sure your name and contact information is located on the outside of your baggage as well as inside in case the tags put on the bags should fall off and the airline needs to reach you. Take a quick picture of your bag before checking in, just in case something is broken off or torn apart during the flight. After you arrive to your destination, take a quick peek inside your bag and make sure nothing was skimmed off the top by thieves with access to your bags. Lastly, if you really do not want to check in bags and have a little extra money, you can always ship the luggage overnight via FedEx or Luggage Concierge. I know it seems a little over the top, but everyone has preferred methods and many people actually pay the $50 or so it costs just to have that peace of mind and their baggage simply delivered to their door. One out of about 150 travelers ever have a problem with a mishandled bag last year. So if there is one thing to remember, it is always a good idea to simply take precautions with your baggage especially during the holidays and have a great flight.



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NoviceChap asked:


I will be arriving by an international flight to Malpensa and need to get to Milano. I was wondering if it would be possible and/or safe to take my luggage with me (3 pieces) on the Malpensa express. Also, when I reach Cadorna, I have to take the metro and then finally walk about 5 minutes to reach my final place. Would this be possible on the metro and will it be safe?

Anyone had similar experiences?

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Feb
21
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AndrewScott asked:


 

The advantage of leather luggage is that it remains for longer periods with proper care. It is flexible, heavier, and is easy to maintain. The leather luggage has features like multiple compartments to adjust your needs of different items. There are leather-wrapped handles that are found in most leather bags, these are strong and sturdy. Adjustable shoulder straps are fixed in most of the leather luggage. Telescopic handles are preferred choice because the leather itself being heavier and needs to be wheeled through various terrain and cemented surfaces. There are zippered pockets so that one can hold small stuff that you wish to carry. There is ample expansion in some leather luggage to accommodate more.

 

The business case made of leather gives a totally different look for the one who is carrying and is very trendy among business people. There are lot of leather accessories that are available to carry your laptop, mobile cases, binoculars cases, wallets, and handbags. A whole lot of leather luggage are available online on redtagcoupons.com as the leather goods are always costly you can find Hot deals with discounted coupons on this site so that it doesn’t pinch your pocket.

There are also some negative aspects of the leather luggage, as the time goes on there can be wear and tear in the form of scratches, scrapes from different surfaces, and stains on the surfaces and can badly affect the frontage of the luggage. There are certain guidelines to follow to keep it always new and long lasting. The luggage should never be kept at locations where there is extreme heat or cold. We have to keep in mind to protect it from rain or water for long periods this causes severe damage to the surface of the leather material. The surface should be kept dry as soon as possible before the leather absorbs the water wiping it out with a towel and keeping it in a dry place would save the surface. The luggage should always be wiped gently with a damp soft cloth preferably a sponge without application of any chemicals or cleaning liquids. Cleaning the surface with lukewarm water and a mild soap is advised but again it should dried fast.

The disadvantages are minimal and it should not discourage one from going ahead with the leather luggage. Leather luggage is mostly used as carry-on luggage for longer travels.



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Feb
20
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Groshan Fabiola asked:


When you are packing to go on a trip, it is a great idea to consider rolling luggage due to its ease of use and enhanced maneuverability while traveling from home to the airport to the hotel. There are numerous Hartmann products, such as Rolling Regatta Luggage and Rolling Luxe Luggage, which will be extremely easy to use maneuver for many years to come. Even the best rolling luggage in the world can’t make up for poor packing, though. Following are some tips for how to pack smarter in order to make the most of your luggage.

When packing your Business Cases for a work related trip, you should consider that items such as sweaters and shirts should be folded neatly in a square and wrinkles should be ironed before you pack. Since you are going to be dressed to impress new business associates, you want your clothes to come out wrinkle free when you arrive at your destination. If you are packing your Rolling Regatta Luggage for a pleasurable vacation, however, you will probably want to pack more items that are wrinkle-free so you don’t have to worry about that.

An important consideration when packing your Rolling Luxe Luggage is, of course, the weight. Airlines have strict guidelines regarding the weight of an item that can be taken on board as a carry-on. You can save space by placing items like socks inside your shoes, but if you try to stuff too many heavy things inside the rolling luggage you might not be able to get it on board.

When packing your carry-on Business Cases or rolling luggage, keep in mind that by only packing the necessities you will have room in your suitcase for everything to fit. Using this technique will also ensure your clothes will come out clean and wrinkle free. You will also have space to pack those local souvenirs and other products that you bought while if you are taking a vacation. Even with a work related trip, you typically end up with more items in your Business Cases at the end of the trip than when you left.



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Feb
14
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Ranju Kumar asked:


What are the size and weight restrictions for my luggage?

- Since the Airlines luggage restrictions are going through a recent period frequent change, you should check directly with your Airline as to size, weight and number of bags that you can check and carry-on.

- In many cases, the Airlines have added new limits on both carry-on and checked baggage. You should check, but most Airlines limit their carry-on bags to a range of 14″ to 16″ high, 21″ to 24″ wide, and 8″ to 9″ deep. 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.

- Some Airlines allow you a larger size and weight for your first bag, but have more restrictive limits for additional bags.

- Many Airlines limits vary if you are taking a domestic or international flight, are flying first, business or coach class or if you are a member of their premium membership clubs.

- All limits are much more strictly enforced then in the past. Bags are weighed at check-in and many Airlines have placed bag-sizers at their gates. If your carry-on bags are too big, you will have to check them and that might cause them to be classified as “extra bags” which usually carries an extra charge. If you bags are too heavy, you can be charged a rather high overweight luggage charge.

How many pieces of luggage can I take with me?

- Just because you sneaked it on once, do not always expect to get away with it. More rigorous enforcement of the rules and more and more bag-sizer stations will likely catch you now. 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.

- During periods of high security, you may be required to check items you would normally be allowed to carry onboard the aircraft.

- Most Airlines allow for a combination of three bags to be divided among your carry-on and checked baggage. You will 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.

- You may be allowed to bring more luggage free of charge if you are traveling on a first or business class ticket or are a member of the Airlines premium membership club.

- 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 still 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 will need to take into account the luggage limits for all the Airlines you will 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 will 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.

How can I avoid extra charges for my luggage?

- Know the luggage limits on all the Airlines you will use on your trip and try to stay within those limits.

- Do not 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.



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Rashed asked:


I have planned to visit Genting highland with my wife and little son.Our luggage is heavy and bulky.Can I take the skyway or they do not allow luggage there? Is there any type of a luggage check in system allowing me to book my luggage directly to the First World Hotel as I myself travel handsfree on the Skyway? Thanks in advance. Regards.

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Feb
11
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quinlanmurray asked:


Imagine you are standing at the baggage carousel, alone. No more luggage’s to come off the plane. Your bag is missing! There are hundreds of cases of bag theft and misplaced luggage happening across the world. And if one thinks that he is helpless to avoid such inconvenience then please read on… There is a way out there.

To avoid theft and make life easier when collecting your bags from the luggage carousel you can attach a tag which poses a unique identification number which enables you to track your bag and discloses your identity and destination.

Yes to address the problem of increasing number of bag thefts, manufacturers have come across a unique idea of trouble-free baggage tags that cannot easily be damaged or faked.

The unique luggage identification ensures that if some point the bag is lost or misplaced an online system can be used to obtain your identity and destination.

With the help of a tag you can use the system to securely allocate your identity for instance your residential or office address and contact number to the third party (fellow traveler) who might be trying to locate you and return your lost bag.

Imprinted luggage tags have become indispensable for modern age travelers as they help you to instantly identify your bag on the carousel. No one can take your bag either deliberately or accidentally. Identification tags will distinguish your bag from others and the chances of someone else confusing his similar bag with yours is reduced considerably. And everyone acknowledges the fact that the generic plain travel bags are an open invitation to thieves. No one will take the risk of stealing a distinctively marked luggage.

So get an imprinted luggage tag right now and save yourself from getting stolen and easily spot your bag from the sea of similar bags on any luggage carousel.



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Cobra Commander asked:


I don’t know much about this so exuse me…..I know carry on luggage is screened and searched but what about luggage going in the cargo bay? What process do they go through? Are they searched and screened too? I assume they are but no one tells anything about what they go through…anyone know what they do to luggage going in the cargo bay?

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