Denise asked:


I will be traveling in coach on Amtrak later this year. I just realized that I will have almost a 5 hour layover in Chicago. I’ve frequented this city many times, but my fiance has never been there. I was hoping we could get out and maybe at the very least, hit Navy Pier. But what will happen to my luggage? Will we need to lug it with us, or will Amtrak take care of that? Couldn’t find anything on their page…
Thanks for the help!

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Victor Epand asked:


There are times when it pays to be economical. The smart shopper is often the one looking for a good bargain. However, this is not normally the case when it comes to luggage. With suitcases and bags, it is very often the case that you get what you pay for. There can be few frustrations worse than your suitcase breaking open in the middle of the airport, or of waiting, bleary eyed at the end of your holiday, waiting for your luggage to arrive on the baggage carousel, and finding that your case is the one that got damaged, and all your precious souvenirs are now in pieces.

It is at these times that you wish, too late, that you hadn’t been quite so frugal, and spent a little bit more. There is certainly a huge range on offer in shops, and it is easy to miss the subtle differences between the cheaper makes, and the more expensive ones. Until, that is, the case falls apart and you end up with your underwear rolling across the airport lounge.

Clearly, durability is a key aspect of any good case. For hard suitcases, the weakest point can often be the hinges and locks. Cheap cases tend to have more brittle hinges and locks, and when subject to hard knocks and bangs, they can break. If you are like most travellers, you will have forced your case shut. This means that there is a great deal of pressure on the joints, and if these are weak, then it takes very little to snap them off.

Although humorous, the image of someone having to sit on a case to force it shut clearly highlights the tremendous pressure we expect luggage to withstand, and yet all too often, we aren’t prepared to pay the price for good quality luggage which will be up to the job.

Although hard cases are the most poplar type of luggage for long journeys, many people also choose the softer, more flexible bag. These are rarely put under quite as much pressure, since there is no easy way to sit on them and do them up.

Fabric based bags are usually made of a nylon based material. This is often a sturdy material, but keep an eye open for the type made from rip-proof nylon. If your bag gets snagged or slightly torn, this material will not tear easily, and any break in the fabric will usually stay as it is, without worsening.

One of the commonest weak points on all bags are the handles. This seems odd, since they are so crucial, but the problem lies in the fact that they have only a small connection to the main bag itself, yet it is this connection which carries most, if not all, of the weight.

Trolley cases often have retractable handles, and these can be very risky. The more expensive cases tend to have the handle retract completely inside the case, whereas cheaper ones leave it partially exposed. In many airports, the airline staff will insist you sign a document waiving their responsibility for any damage to the handle on such cases. Be warned - they are trying to tell you something about their experiences!

The bottom line is this: don’t worry about the bottom line! If you choose your luggage purely by the price, you’ll often find yourself counting the cost later on.



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hhhhhhhhhhhhhh asked:


I know there is a luggage compartment in the back of the plane but is there one in the nose. I know some planes do have that. Does a mooney have a nose luggage compartment?

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marolin asked:


What is the weight and inch limit for luggage and carry-ons? Also can you bring like toothpaste and shampoo and conditioner if its in your luggage bag?

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Bouhedja H asked:


Basically, i am sending a luggage from London to Paris but in order for me to search for the name of companies that do this job, i need to know the formal english name of this job. Thank you

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Jim Brown asked:


Back in the simple days of air travel, a nice set of luggage containing at least three pieces was enough. Carry on bags were usually men’s briefcases and ladies purses. Those days are long gone. We have much more to carry now and with airport restrictions being what they are, it can be difficult to pack what you need to, without damaging electronic equipment.

Pleasure or Business

The type of luggage or bags you need for your trip will depend upon if you are traveling for business or for pleasure. If you are a business traveler you may only need a wheeled traveler to keep all your things together and perhaps a garment bag for you to pack the all important power suit. Of course if you carrying your laptop, you will need your computer briefcase to carry it.

For those who are traveling for pleasure, they may not need a garment bag. They made just need a nice matched set of luggage is large enough to pack what you need, yet compact enough to travel and carry through the airport with ease. Your carry one luggage may consist of a small bag where you carry important things like magazines, gum, tickets and itineraries and anything else you are allowed to carry on these days.

Types Of Luggage You Can Choose From

No matter what your style is or the reason for traveling, there are many different kinds of luggage you can buy these days. Many people opt for backpacks. They also come with a computer compartment or they can come as wheeled back packs, though I think that kind of defeats the purpose. You can find a wide selection of wheeled luggage which you may find more convenient to lug around the different areas of the airport where you have to check in. There are also great roomy carry-ons if you are only going on a short trip and don’t want to check your luggage.

There are also many name brand luggage companies where you can choose your traveling gear. Companies like American Tourister often have the latest in trends and are well known for their strength and durability. You can choose from Samsonite, a company that has been selling luggage for a few generations or any number of famous name luggage brands.

You can do your shopping for your traveling gear quickly and easily when you decide to do it online. You will be able to visit many websites and compare prices and values, so you can pick the perfect set of luggage that will be able to handle long trips and quick jaunts for many years to come. Most people don’t realize that buying luggage is an investment. You may cringe at the price at first, but if it quality made, it should last you a lifetime.

Next time you are ready to fly the friendly skies, leave your old ratty suitcase at home and invest in a piece of luggage that tells the world you have some grace, style and class



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David Gabbitas - UKIM asked:


Caribee’s range of wheeled luggage is about as far removed from the traditional image of a trolley suitcase as you could possibly get.

Their Fast Track 75 and 85 models offer the best of both worlds. If you are stuck in a long queue at the airport or have a considerable distance to travel, then pull out the travel handle and wheel it along on their oversized free flow wheels. Want to make a quick exit from the airport? No worries, strap it onto your back and use like a traditional rucksack.

Unbelievably, for wheeled luggage of this size, the Fast Track 75 weighs only 4kg and the 85 weighs in at 4.4kg, but can hold 75 and 85 litres respectively, thanks to the clever aluminium trolley design which reduces weight but maximizes packing space.

With a multitude of internal pockets and a detachable daypack, Caribee’s Fast Track wheeled luggage is ideal for trips abroad and weekends away.

The Rover Twin 68 and 80 look similar to a holdall, but, that’s where the similarity ends. Easily wheeled around, with a dual position push button trolley system, the Rover Twin has a twin layer suitcase style construction and has a centred zip, making it simple to pack and unpack the top and bottom. With their lockable zip housing, oodles of space and an ID pouch, so you need not worry where your passport is, both, the Rover Twin 68 and 80 models are perfect for airport travel.

Caribee’s Centurian Plus range, not only, boasts an internal compression system, but, a heavy duty external compression system too. So, you can be sure that your hatches are well and truly battened down.

Taipan wheeled luggage  boasts a top deck that can expand to give you 50% extra packing space, which might come in very handy for the flight home, what, with all those presents for friends and relatives.

Caribee’s Thunder 22 wheeled travel case incorporates a separate zipped off laptop case which is internationally approved carry on size luggage, which allows you to prepare for that important meeting at your destination.

Caribee’s Goliath luggage is in a class of its own. The name, alone, tells you that it is tough, sturdy, and hardwearing and will not be the luggage that comes apart at the airport, spilling your smalls around the carousel, for the world to witness.

Owning any of Caribee’s range of wheeled luggage is a great excuse to look for a great destination for a short or long haul holiday and you know it won’t let you down



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Just find me…. PLEASE asked:


I know there are no weapons in your carry-on luggage, but what if I need to bring a knife with me on my trip. I’m talking like a medium sized pocket knife.

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Victor Epand asked:


For most travelers, luggage is a necessity which can be both a blessing, and a curse. No matter how hard you might try, there’s no getting away from the fact that when we venture outside our homes to explore the wider world, we are forced to carry with us at least the essentials for comfortable living. Unless we are professional jugglers, we are destined to require some form of luggage to cart our wares about with us.

But one of the biggest problems with luggage isn’t actually anything to do with being out and about on holiday. It almost seems to be a bigger problem back at home. These great new cases in which we can manage to fit half our wardrobe, our entire bathroom, and the kitchen sink, are fantastic for taking our essentials with us - but what do we do with the things once we are back home? None of us like the idea of having them sitting around on display. They may have looked pretty in the shop, but once we have lived out of them for a week or two, and they have been carted about various hotels, airports and coaches, they lose their aesthetic appeal.

Some people hurl their beloved cases up into the attic and promptly pretend they don’t exist. Others have ingenious locations such as on top of wardrobes, hidden at the bottom of cupboards, under the stairs and in the shed or garage. However, there are two options that are worth considering which may help to make life easier.

The first is to consider buying nesting luggage. Many new sets available in shops today have been designed with the principle of nesting in mind. This means that your smallest bag will fit into the next size up, which will fit in the next one above that, and so on, resulting in one single, large suitcase into which all of the others are fitted.

This can have two advantages. The first is the obvious one - space. Rather than having several bags and cases which have to be found homes, you have just one single case which can be slotted in to some inconspicuous location. The other advantage of nesting luggage is that when you are away on holiday, you can pack your smaller items into the smaller bag, but nest this one inside a slightly larger bag. This means that, once you have been on holiday and acquired a beautiful collection of souvenirs, you can pack them carefully in one of the two smaller cases, and still have enough room for your smaller items to be packed. Effectively, you have gained a suitcase whilst on holiday.

However, another option, rather than hiding your cases one inside another, is to use them during the time you are at home, as useful storage cases. Many people use their suitcases to store their winter or summer clothes. This helps to keep them clean, dry and away from sight. I know at least one person who keeps her wedding dress in her suitcase, laying the dress out each time she goes away.

Perhaps you have a cupboard full of shoes which seem to collect in a heap at the bottom? Why not empty the bottom of your wardrobe, slide your suitcases in, and then store the shoes in there? It means that they are likely to remain in better condition, and be more accessible.

With just a little bit of thought, it is possible to get even better value for money and use out of your luggage!



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Victor Epand asked:


No one who has kept even half an eye on the news in the last couple of years could fail to be aware of the increasing need for airports and airlines to be ever more vigilant regarding security. Luggage remains one of the most scrutinized aspects of this security, and information is widely publicised regarding general advice and ways in which the public can help airports to maintain this level of risk reduction.

One of the most obvious requirements which people are now aware of are the limits on what you can carry in your luggage. Specifically liquids, and even gels. Toothpaste perfume and even medicines are tightly restricted, often to a maximum of 100ml. Two options to overcome this problem are either to purchase smaller bottles, or buy an empty set of bottles and transfer your liquids into them. The second is to plan to purchase your necessary cosmetics at the other end of your journey. This may be more expensive, but it does remove the limit, and free up space in your luggage.

It goes without saying that luggage must at no time be left unattended. It is remarkable how, even in today’s climate, people will still allow a relative stranger to keep an eye on a bag whilst a passenger gets a drink, pops to the toilet or makes a quick call. Seconds are all it takes to either remove a bag, break into a bag, or add an item to a bag. Remember, if someone has the chance to add an item to your bag which later, you are found to be in possession of, it will take a great deal of persuading that you are innocent. It really is better not to take the risk.

All airports will require your luggage to be labelled, and there are two tips to help with this. The first is to make sure that the label stub is kept very safely on your person at all times. If anything happens to your luggage, your stub will become vitally important. The second tip is to place a duplicate of your contact and destination information inside the bag. If the exterior label is damaged or missing, having some form if identification inside the bag may well rescue it for you.

Carryon luggage is strictly limited by weight and size. It isn’t possible to go into specifics here as the rules are constantly changing, and vary between airlines in any case. However, as a general rule, it is always best to have a flexible, fabric based material bag, since these can be slung over the shoulder conveniently, and wedged into smaller gaps and spaces, even if the overall contents exceed the general limit.

If you notice one of your bags has either gone missing, or been tampered with, report it immediately. The sooner you report it, the more likely it is that something can be done about it.

Above all, plan for an emergency. Although we always hope it won’t happen to us, luggage does sometimes go missing, either through theft or mere chance, so be prepared. Take spares in separate bags, divide up your important items, and label whatever you can. For the sake of a little extra planning, you could make the difference between a holiday to remember, and one you’d rather forget.



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