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Travel Efficiently And Travel Light
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 /
There's a lot of grumbling at the airports today over surcharges for overweight luggage. We all need to rethink this "more is better" and plan our packing more efficiently. The old large suitcases, which came in 30" and 31" sizes, are no longer practical. Because of the sheer volume you can carry in these big cases you will be sure to go overweight. Most of the airlines are allowing 50lbs per case. The good news is you are usually allowed to bring two cases as baggage, along with a carryon and a personal bag.Be sure to check with your particular airline to make sure you are compliant with their regulations to avoid a surcharge. You can usually pack a 27" or 26" and not be overweight. Two of these cases will hold more than the 30" or 31" size. Remember, as a rule, the older luggage was much heavier than .. more»
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Easy On Your Toes
Friday, September 02nd, 2011 /
It's a very important factor, showing up at the business conference mentally well prepared for the conference and with all of your business needs close at hand. The capability to travel light on a business travel is truly a refined ability which takes into account the actual experience you may go through in the airport, the potential for missing baggage and what you do need when you get to your destination.Numerous people have a solid mentality regarding not checking bags. The outcome is you observe virtually a comical exertion by people to tug large totes on board and jam all of them in to overhead bins. As a business traveler, your ability to relax as well as pass through the airport system using little fuss is the vital thing. Whenever you take large luggage on board on an aircraft, you change time at baggage claim for the huge hassle to .. more»
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Selecting Luggage For International Travel
Friday, July 22nd, 2011 /
When selecting luggage for international travel, there are certain factors that will affect your decision. First, you must check the luggage policy of the airline you are flying with. Second, you must research the travel and luggage policies of the governments of your international destinations. Finally, you need to have functionality in your luggage based on the purpose of your trip.Most airlines have classifications for types of luggage and restrictions on their size and weight. The classifications for luggage are either "carry-on" (baggage you that you bring into the cabin of the airplane and store in the overhead compartments during the flight) or "checked" (baggage stored in the baggage areas on the undercarriage of the plane for the entire duration of the flight).A good example of carry-on baggage is the Bramble & Brown Contemporary Sussex Holdall. It has dimensions of 12" x 21" x 7.5" with a capacity of 1796 .. more»
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