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Baggage restrictions of the airlines

Before you book your flight be sure you take notice of the baggage restrictions of the airlines you travel with.
1. Note the number of bags you can check in. In most cases it is one or two pieces per person.
2. Some airlines charge for checked baggage but you can cut costs by paying online rather than at the airport.
3. The weight limit for checked luggage in economy varies from airline to airline but is usually about 20-25kg (44-55lb). Exceed the limit, and you will have to pay extra.
4. Save precious pounds by taking an extra light suitcase.


5. If you suspect your baggage might tip over the limit on your return, weigh it before you get to the airport with a hand-held digital scalar.


6. You can again take more than one item of hand luggage through security for example British airports, but size restrictions remain: no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
7. Gels, creams, pastes and other liquids in your hand luggage must still be in containers of no more than 100ml and placed in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm.
8. The liquid restriction does not apply air-side, so buy anything you will need in larger quantities once you have gone through security.
9. Send your luggage ahead with a company like Carrymyluggage (carrymyluggage.com). It is not cheap but at least you won’t have to mess about with plastic bags or weighing your suitcase.
10. Some of the upmarket hotel groups offer a similar service. The service collects your case from your house, delivers it to your hotel, and will even unpack for you, too.

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Tips for you to buy the right case!

To travel in and out the country you mostly bring your suitcase with you, here we have some tips for you to buy the right case!

  1. A good brand suitcase will come with a guarantee for failure, think about parts such as zips, wheels and handles.

Good brands are:

    1. As with everything else, you get what you pay for. Expensive brands have better-quality components. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean they can not get lost in transit.
    2. This expensieve suitcase will also attract thieves, so be sure you don’t spend too much money on it.
    3. Think about the size you need, don’t buy one too big, or to small. The best one is an expandable 26inch/66cm this, in general, is ideal for two weeks.
    4. What about some wheels? Just two or four? Four wheels make it easier to manoeuvre around but also be aware that you always must be able to lift your stuffed case up at any moment. So don’t pack it to heavy!
    5. Samsonite’s Spinners take wheel technology a step further: not only do cases have double wheels at each corner, but, like an F1 car, the wheels at the back are larger than those at the front and there is a handbrake.


  1. Every traveling person is allowed to take a carry-on onto the plane. So your kids can take their own carry-on on board. Take a look a those cute suitcases for the little ones.


 

    1. Handles should be long enough to tow comfortably and preferably pop-up rather than pull-up.
    2. Hard- or soft-sided? A hard shell can add 10lb in dead weight but does offer contents more protection from damage, thieves and sudden downpours. But a soft-sided case will look smarter for longer and is less unwieldy when storage space is limited.
    3. A coloured luggage strap or a piece of fabric tied to the handle will make your suitcase easier to spot on the carousel, since most of the cases are black.