News

Read online news releases.

...
RSS Feed

Download PDF RSS Feed

Advertisements
http://www.gaycalgary.com/n1896 [copy]

Airline Luggage Crackdown Have You Down? Use these 10 Tips for Traveling with Carry On Luggage

Released: Friday June 19, 2015 (Vancouver, BC) - Town Hall
Airline Luggage Crackdown Have You Down? Use these 10 Tips for Traveling with Carry On Luggage
Advertisement:

It's 'Travel Tuesday' today, and it has been in the news recently that Air Canada is enforcing its rules for carry on luggage. A problem began when airlines started charging customers for a checked bag, and travelers started jamming their carry on bags full, and pushing the size and weight limit to avoid extra costs. Travel blogger Marc Smith has fantastic tips on traveling with just a carry on bag.

10 Tips for Carry On Luggage Travel

Travelers can save money and time by using the following 10 tips.

1. Must make sure your carry on bag is the right size - no exceptions. This is important because if the bag is rejected, the traveler is stuck with a charge for a checked bag fee. Wheels and handle are included in the height!

2. Make a list of the activities you will be doing and what kind of clothes and shoes are needed.

3. Don't pack toiletries you can get at your hotel. Soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion is typically provided by hotels.

4. Pack clothes that don't wrinkle or that iron quickly.

5. Take two pairs of shoes, and wear the bigger, bulkier pair onto the airplane.

6. Roll up clothes in your carry-on to conserve space and reduce wrinkles.

7. Place all technology and books into a separate small purse or backpack to stay at your feet during the flight while your clothing is in the overhead compartment

8. Plan to wear your dressier clothes more than once. If you are attending a fancy dinner or concert, change into your more formal clothing just before you leave and change back out immediately after the event.

9. Pack clothes that are versatile and can be worn during the day and evening.

10. Do laundry. It takes very little time and extends the clothes that were brought. There are hotel laundry services and almost always laundromats near by.

Quote:

"In the past three years I've traveled to more than 53 cities and been on 53 planes. I've also been in cars, buses, trains, helicopters and even rode a horse. One thing I've learned over these three years is that I need to pack smart and light. " - Marc Smith


(GC)

Comments on this News Release