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P.Gill asked:
Wouldn’t it be fairer if it was based on total weight of person and luggage?
Wouldn’t it be fairer if it was based on total weight of person and luggage?
The reason that I ask is that I recently had to pay excess baggage on my return from a bicycle touring trip. My bike and other gear weighed in at 37kgs.
I then spent the next 8hrs shoehorned between two larger passengers who individually would have weighed more than myself and my luggage.
If the reason you have to pay excess baggage is the weight of the articles then logically the weight of the passengers themselves contributes to this.
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Apr
11
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Josh Greenberger asked:
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Why does so much luggage get lost at airports? And how can you prevent it?
Since the beginning of time, man has been dreaming of flying. On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright turned that dream into a reality when he flew a plane 120 feet in 12 seconds. Today, with jets cruising at speeds of Mach 0.8 (Mach 1 is the speed of sound), man sits in airport terminal buildings — “canceled” and “delayed” — still dreaming of flying. Why is that?
This being the vacation season, it is important to be aware of some of the shortcomings of air travel. Good flying means never having to say “I’ve been bumped” or “Where’s my luggage?” (Not that these two mishaps are the worst things — Amelia Earhart never got bumped and her luggage was never lost.)
Probably half the people reading this article have had luggage lost by an airline at one point or another. Yet, most people don’t seem to take any precautions to avert such problems. The trick is to outsmart the airlines.
One method of reducing the odds of losing luggage is a tactic developed by nuclear war strategists. For every suitcase you take on a trip, bring along four empty decoys. The chances of losing the “right” one is thereby reduced to 20 percent. If, with these kinds of odds in your favor, you lose the “right” one anyway, whatever you do, don’t spend your vacation in Las Vegas.
If the airline loses all five suitcases, it’s not an accident — they’re out to get you! I would strongly suggest traveling by boat. If a submarine is available, all the better. (On a submarine, instead of movies and snacks, they allow the passengers to look through the periscope and watch dolphins fly through burning bagels.)
The worst part about losing a suitcase is when they find it three months later and you no longer fit into the clothes you bought for your vacation.
There’s one method which can totally eliminate the possibility of losing luggage. Instead of telling an airline you want to go to, let’s say, Florida or Bermuda, tell them you want to go wherever your luggage goes. How can they possibly mess up?
What bothers me more than the lost-luggage problem, though, is the cover-up. Ever notice that no matter how many suitcases are lost on a flight the luggage carousel is always full? Who’s are all those suitcases? Obviously, the airlines buy suitcases just to fill up the carrousels — by dazzling you with an array of colorful (empty) suitcases, they figure it’ll never dawn on you that your suitcase is in a holding pattern somewhere over Singapore.
Another serious problem plaguing the airline industry is the long delays. Sitting in an airport terminal building for what seems like an eternity, waiting to board a flight, sort of makes you wonder whether supersonic jets were invented just to make up for time lost at airports. Surely something more can be done to alleviate this frustrating situation. Perhaps they should have a flight attendant on the ground instead of on planes — would you rather be comfortable on a two-hour flight to Florida, or a two-day wait at the airport? And it wouldn’t hurt to have a post office at every airport — just in case your passport expires.
The key to survival in the airline jungle is good planning. If your vacation begins, let’s say, the morning of January 15th, be at the airport no later than July 23rd. This should give you enough time to get cancelled, bumped, delayed, held over, rerouted, and inconvenienced, and still get to your destination on time. Of course, this should also give you enough time to get from New York to Florida on a rubber raft. But setting up a projector and screen on a rubber raft could interfere with air currents and you could wind up in Singapore along with other people’s luggage. So this is not recommended.
I think the whole mess could be straightened out with a few simple changes. They should put airline traffic controllers in charge of luggage — this may cause some suitcases to collide every once in a while, but at least we’ll know where they are at all times. To eliminate delays, every cockpit should have a pilot, a copilot, and a New York City cabbie — a few sharp turns, a couple of loops, a nose dive here and there, and every plane would be on schedule. Finally, the baggage handlers should be put in charge of nuclear waste — the United States government has been trying for a long time now to find a way to get rid of nuclear waste so that it never resurfaces. Are there any people better suited for this job than baggage handlers?
by Josh Greenberger from shopndrop.com
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Airport Luggage from shopndrop.com
Why does so much luggage get lost at airports? And how can you prevent it?
Since the beginning of time, man has been dreaming of flying. On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright turned that dream into a reality when he flew a plane 120 feet in 12 seconds. Today, with jets cruising at speeds of Mach 0.8 (Mach 1 is the speed of sound), man sits in airport terminal buildings — “canceled” and “delayed” — still dreaming of flying. Why is that?
This being the vacation season, it is important to be aware of some of the shortcomings of air travel. Good flying means never having to say “I’ve been bumped” or “Where’s my luggage?” (Not that these two mishaps are the worst things — Amelia Earhart never got bumped and her luggage was never lost.)
Probably half the people reading this article have had luggage lost by an airline at one point or another. Yet, most people don’t seem to take any precautions to avert such problems. The trick is to outsmart the airlines.
One method of reducing the odds of losing luggage is a tactic developed by nuclear war strategists. For every suitcase you take on a trip, bring along four empty decoys. The chances of losing the “right” one is thereby reduced to 20 percent. If, with these kinds of odds in your favor, you lose the “right” one anyway, whatever you do, don’t spend your vacation in Las Vegas.
If the airline loses all five suitcases, it’s not an accident — they’re out to get you! I would strongly suggest traveling by boat. If a submarine is available, all the better. (On a submarine, instead of movies and snacks, they allow the passengers to look through the periscope and watch dolphins fly through burning bagels.)
The worst part about losing a suitcase is when they find it three months later and you no longer fit into the clothes you bought for your vacation.
There’s one method which can totally eliminate the possibility of losing luggage. Instead of telling an airline you want to go to, let’s say, Florida or Bermuda, tell them you want to go wherever your luggage goes. How can they possibly mess up?
What bothers me more than the lost-luggage problem, though, is the cover-up. Ever notice that no matter how many suitcases are lost on a flight the luggage carousel is always full? Who’s are all those suitcases? Obviously, the airlines buy suitcases just to fill up the carrousels — by dazzling you with an array of colorful (empty) suitcases, they figure it’ll never dawn on you that your suitcase is in a holding pattern somewhere over Singapore.
Another serious problem plaguing the airline industry is the long delays. Sitting in an airport terminal building for what seems like an eternity, waiting to board a flight, sort of makes you wonder whether supersonic jets were invented just to make up for time lost at airports. Surely something more can be done to alleviate this frustrating situation. Perhaps they should have a flight attendant on the ground instead of on planes — would you rather be comfortable on a two-hour flight to Florida, or a two-day wait at the airport? And it wouldn’t hurt to have a post office at every airport — just in case your passport expires.
The key to survival in the airline jungle is good planning. If your vacation begins, let’s say, the morning of January 15th, be at the airport no later than July 23rd. This should give you enough time to get cancelled, bumped, delayed, held over, rerouted, and inconvenienced, and still get to your destination on time. Of course, this should also give you enough time to get from New York to Florida on a rubber raft. But setting up a projector and screen on a rubber raft could interfere with air currents and you could wind up in Singapore along with other people’s luggage. So this is not recommended.
I think the whole mess could be straightened out with a few simple changes. They should put airline traffic controllers in charge of luggage — this may cause some suitcases to collide every once in a while, but at least we’ll know where they are at all times. To eliminate delays, every cockpit should have a pilot, a copilot, and a New York City cabbie — a few sharp turns, a couple of loops, a nose dive here and there, and every plane would be on schedule. Finally, the baggage handlers should be put in charge of nuclear waste — the United States government has been trying for a long time now to find a way to get rid of nuclear waste so that it never resurfaces. Are there any people better suited for this job than baggage handlers?
by Josh Greenberger from shopndrop.com
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Apr
11
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maxine greco asked:
Delsey equinox is lightweight luggage designed with the busy traveler in mind. The luggage features a lightweight Dura-Flex frame made of space age honeycomb composite. The fabric is constructed of Dura Ballistic with Eva form backing. The interior is fully lined and has a removable suiter with suiter clip. There are also multiple pockets for easy storage. The bottom foot handle makes lifting easy and there also a side handle for removing the case from inside automobiles, etc. The Equinox case features self-repairing interlocking #10 nlyon coil zippers on the main openings. The recessed locking Trolley handle with access button will lock and release the handle with one hand. This allows you to push the bag or pull it along as the need arises. The cases also expand up to 2.5 inches, which grants additional packing space when needed. The expansion area also comes in handy on the way home if you like to purchase souvenirs. A hidden zipper along the side of the Pullman cases accesses the expansion area. The protected and recessed Velocity in-line skate wheels offer easy rolling and long lasting service on all surfaces.
Delsey luggage is custom made for all of your needs and expectation. Their luggage will always be your faithful companion on the move. You can relax and travel with confidence when you use Delsey luggage. The materials are carefully selected and manufactured with the utmost care. All of the designs have been tested for repetitive use durability. The lock has been opened and closed 10,000 times. The handles have been used for 10,000 cycles when fully loaded. The wheels have been put through the staircase test and have been used fully loaded on the decent for 200 steps. The zippers are opened and closed 5,000 times. The wheels are used with the luggage fully loaded for 20 miles. The case has been dropped fully loaded from 3 feet high 26 times. This consists of over 40,000 cycles of testing to exceed the highest of standards. Since Delsey takes pride in the quality and design of their luggage, the Equinox luggage collection has a Worldwide Limited 10-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship. The company takes pride in the quality and design of their luggage, bringing you the very best in technology, durability and quality. There are many discount luggage brands in the market, and Delsey deserves your attention.
The collection is available in black, and red and bright blue. The sizes are sure to please every traveler whether the travel is for business or pleasure. There’s a 29″ expandable Suiter Trolley and a 26″ expandable Suiter Trolley. All of the cases have additional outside pockets for last minute items. A raincoat and an umbrella also fit nicely and are readily available from the outside pockets. The very handy 21″ that can be used as a carry-on or for short trips is one of the most popular of sizes. This 21″ piece is also equipped with a removable suit fixture. In addition, there’s also a rolling trolley tote that accommodates a laptop as well as all of the travel accessories you cannot do without. Rolling down the aisle of the airplane is easy with this smaller sized carry piece. This trolley tote has an attachable band on the back so it will sit on top of the other rolling pieces. Another convenient piece is the rolling garment bag. This will hang men’s or women’s suits, slacks and shirts or blouses without wrinkling. The garment bag also has a large outside pocket as well as smaller pockets inside. The adjustable tote-a-long clip found on the Pullman sizes will hook up and carry additional bags. You can sit the trolley tote on top of the 26″ and hook the rolling garment bag or 21″ carry-on to the front. Then with only one hand, you are able to roll through the airport straight out the door to your destination. It absolutely could not be simpler or easier to handle.
Delsey makes other collections of discount luggage in their line, but the Equinox is one of the best priced and durable of their line. They also offer a Pilot line in blue, black and platinum, as well as a Breeze series in Raven Black or Alpine Green. The Fusion series is of 1800 Polyester and is available in Light Pink, Sky Blue, Midnight Black and Red.
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Delsey equinox is lightweight luggage designed with the busy traveler in mind. The luggage features a lightweight Dura-Flex frame made of space age honeycomb composite. The fabric is constructed of Dura Ballistic with Eva form backing. The interior is fully lined and has a removable suiter with suiter clip. There are also multiple pockets for easy storage. The bottom foot handle makes lifting easy and there also a side handle for removing the case from inside automobiles, etc. The Equinox case features self-repairing interlocking #10 nlyon coil zippers on the main openings. The recessed locking Trolley handle with access button will lock and release the handle with one hand. This allows you to push the bag or pull it along as the need arises. The cases also expand up to 2.5 inches, which grants additional packing space when needed. The expansion area also comes in handy on the way home if you like to purchase souvenirs. A hidden zipper along the side of the Pullman cases accesses the expansion area. The protected and recessed Velocity in-line skate wheels offer easy rolling and long lasting service on all surfaces.
Delsey luggage is custom made for all of your needs and expectation. Their luggage will always be your faithful companion on the move. You can relax and travel with confidence when you use Delsey luggage. The materials are carefully selected and manufactured with the utmost care. All of the designs have been tested for repetitive use durability. The lock has been opened and closed 10,000 times. The handles have been used for 10,000 cycles when fully loaded. The wheels have been put through the staircase test and have been used fully loaded on the decent for 200 steps. The zippers are opened and closed 5,000 times. The wheels are used with the luggage fully loaded for 20 miles. The case has been dropped fully loaded from 3 feet high 26 times. This consists of over 40,000 cycles of testing to exceed the highest of standards. Since Delsey takes pride in the quality and design of their luggage, the Equinox luggage collection has a Worldwide Limited 10-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship. The company takes pride in the quality and design of their luggage, bringing you the very best in technology, durability and quality. There are many discount luggage brands in the market, and Delsey deserves your attention.
The collection is available in black, and red and bright blue. The sizes are sure to please every traveler whether the travel is for business or pleasure. There’s a 29″ expandable Suiter Trolley and a 26″ expandable Suiter Trolley. All of the cases have additional outside pockets for last minute items. A raincoat and an umbrella also fit nicely and are readily available from the outside pockets. The very handy 21″ that can be used as a carry-on or for short trips is one of the most popular of sizes. This 21″ piece is also equipped with a removable suit fixture. In addition, there’s also a rolling trolley tote that accommodates a laptop as well as all of the travel accessories you cannot do without. Rolling down the aisle of the airplane is easy with this smaller sized carry piece. This trolley tote has an attachable band on the back so it will sit on top of the other rolling pieces. Another convenient piece is the rolling garment bag. This will hang men’s or women’s suits, slacks and shirts or blouses without wrinkling. The garment bag also has a large outside pocket as well as smaller pockets inside. The adjustable tote-a-long clip found on the Pullman sizes will hook up and carry additional bags. You can sit the trolley tote on top of the 26″ and hook the rolling garment bag or 21″ carry-on to the front. Then with only one hand, you are able to roll through the airport straight out the door to your destination. It absolutely could not be simpler or easier to handle.
Delsey makes other collections of discount luggage in their line, but the Equinox is one of the best priced and durable of their line. They also offer a Pilot line in blue, black and platinum, as well as a Breeze series in Raven Black or Alpine Green. The Fusion series is of 1800 Polyester and is available in Light Pink, Sky Blue, Midnight Black and Red.
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Apr
10
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Bob asked:
I’m flying in between homes (Alabama and New York) later this month. I would like to bring my microwave back to Alabama with me. I know usually airlines allow two pieces of checked luggage. Do you think that the airline would allow me to use my microwave as one of them? Before you suggest simply shipping it back to Alabama or buying a new microwave when I get down here, keep in mind that I am a poor college student. Thanks!
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I’m flying in between homes (Alabama and New York) later this month. I would like to bring my microwave back to Alabama with me. I know usually airlines allow two pieces of checked luggage. Do you think that the airline would allow me to use my microwave as one of them? Before you suggest simply shipping it back to Alabama or buying a new microwave when I get down here, keep in mind that I am a poor college student. Thanks!
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Apr
10
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ladypriest asked:
I am leaving for Scotland next week. I am carrying on one bag and am not checking any luggage. Does anyone know the most recent rules and regulations regarding what I can carry on? If it be lotions and make up, do I place everything in a clear plastic bag including water? Can I take toothpaste and lipstick and those types of items? Thank you for your answers.
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I am leaving for Scotland next week. I am carrying on one bag and am not checking any luggage. Does anyone know the most recent rules and regulations regarding what I can carry on? If it be lotions and make up, do I place everything in a clear plastic bag including water? Can I take toothpaste and lipstick and those types of items? Thank you for your answers.
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Apr
08
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avsgirl4ever asked:
i’ve never flown before, but i’m planning a trip in feb. i’m a hockey player, and i want to take my skates, but i don’t know if they’ll allow me to pack them in my bag that will be put in the luggage compartment. so do any of you guys have any tips for me?
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i’ve never flown before, but i’m planning a trip in feb. i’m a hockey player, and i want to take my skates, but i don’t know if they’ll allow me to pack them in my bag that will be put in the luggage compartment. so do any of you guys have any tips for me?
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Apr
03
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Kiana asked:
I heard if you have more than one luggage it costs extra does anyone know how much or what range?
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I heard if you have more than one luggage it costs extra does anyone know how much or what range?
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Apr
03
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Marie N asked:
I heard about this story in which a cat snuck onto a piece of luggage and accidentally got carried into an airplane and flew from Florida to Texas. I have to know how that cat could get through all that security?
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I heard about this story in which a cat snuck onto a piece of luggage and accidentally got carried into an airplane and flew from Florida to Texas. I have to know how that cat could get through all that security?
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Apr
02
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Megan Cassidy asked:
If you have been lucky enough to not have the airlines lose your luggage yet, there is a good chance you will in the future. In 2006, lost and mishandled bags were at an all time high as continued restrictions on carry-on bags and the reduction of baggage personnel resulted in 8 out of every 1000 bags being lost (source, Department of Transportation). We have all either experienced for ourselves the nightmare of losing luggage or heard the horror stories. Here are some suggestions to help minimize the chances of your bag becoming lost.
1. Label your luggage on the outside. Make sure you have both the identification card that came with the luggage filled out and an additional luggage tag on one of handles.
2. Label your luggage on the inside. Fill out an index card with your information and tape it on top of the inside of the bag or try a permanent iron on identification label. Include a copy of your itinerary on top as well so you can be reunited with your bag while travelling.
3. Take a picture of your luggage. Take a photo of your bag with your digital camera or phone and save it. Also print out a copy for your carry-on bag so you can give it to airline personnel should your luggage become lost.
4. Add a distinguishing feature. Add bright tape, ribbons, or a bright strap to your bag. These may come off in transit, to avoid this try a permanent iron-on luggage tag.
5. Remove old tags. Overlooking past destination tags could confuse baggage handlers and send your bag to the wrong location.
6. Check in early. Checking in late may prevent your bags from reaching the plane before the luggage is loaded for departure.
7. Proceed to Baggage Claim. Make sure you are waiting for your bags at the luggage carousel so you can make sure no one else intentionally or unintentionally takes your bag.
8. Be Prepared. Pack a day or two of clothes in your carry-on along with medication and other necessities should your bags be lost. That gives you some essentials until you get your luggage.
9. Split up packed items. If checking more than one bag, split up different belongings into different bags so if one bag is lost, items can be used from the luggage that is not lost.
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If you have been lucky enough to not have the airlines lose your luggage yet, there is a good chance you will in the future. In 2006, lost and mishandled bags were at an all time high as continued restrictions on carry-on bags and the reduction of baggage personnel resulted in 8 out of every 1000 bags being lost (source, Department of Transportation). We have all either experienced for ourselves the nightmare of losing luggage or heard the horror stories. Here are some suggestions to help minimize the chances of your bag becoming lost.
1. Label your luggage on the outside. Make sure you have both the identification card that came with the luggage filled out and an additional luggage tag on one of handles.
2. Label your luggage on the inside. Fill out an index card with your information and tape it on top of the inside of the bag or try a permanent iron on identification label. Include a copy of your itinerary on top as well so you can be reunited with your bag while travelling.
3. Take a picture of your luggage. Take a photo of your bag with your digital camera or phone and save it. Also print out a copy for your carry-on bag so you can give it to airline personnel should your luggage become lost.
4. Add a distinguishing feature. Add bright tape, ribbons, or a bright strap to your bag. These may come off in transit, to avoid this try a permanent iron-on luggage tag.
5. Remove old tags. Overlooking past destination tags could confuse baggage handlers and send your bag to the wrong location.
6. Check in early. Checking in late may prevent your bags from reaching the plane before the luggage is loaded for departure.
7. Proceed to Baggage Claim. Make sure you are waiting for your bags at the luggage carousel so you can make sure no one else intentionally or unintentionally takes your bag.
8. Be Prepared. Pack a day or two of clothes in your carry-on along with medication and other necessities should your bags be lost. That gives you some essentials until you get your luggage.
9. Split up packed items. If checking more than one bag, split up different belongings into different bags so if one bag is lost, items can be used from the luggage that is not lost.
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