Friday, 10 January 2014

How Much Is Too Much Luggage?

Remember the “good ole days” when you would travel and did not have to pay for your luggage? It seems to me that nowadays charging for luggage has become a trend in the travel industry. This new trend has affected travel and what airlines people choose to fly. Baggage fees can range from twenty dollars to fifty dollars per bag and as much as seventy-five dollars if your bag weighs over fifty pounds. The fifty pound luggage standard has definitely affected some women when it comes to packing their luggage, especially considering what we pack when they travel. Ladies, you know we always over pack when we travel. If it is a weeklong vacation, we take shoes for two months and close for six months! We like to have options when it comes to outfits and that is why we over pack!

Well now it is not that easy to over pack because of these limitations! There are several ways that you can pack without out being overcharged and still taking all the clothes that you want for your special trip! First of all when you pack you should plan your outfits in advance. Figure out what you are going to wear every single day of the week and make sure it is something that you like to wear and it’s comfortable. Then, you should pick one pair of shoes to wear with each outfit and sometimes you can wear a pair of shoes with more than one outfit. If you want to take more shoes than you need, put all your shoes in a small carry-on luggage, because usually there is no charge for the carry-on luggage and it gives you more space in your bigger suitcase. Another great tip you should follow is to take a big purse or an extra bag with you, just in case your luggage is over fifty pounds. That way you can take out a pair of shoes or pants and stick them in your big purse or extra bag that you took and you won’t be assessed the charge for your luggage. When you take a big purse you can also stuff some snacks, like: cookies, chips and candy. Taking snacks is a good tip because some airlines don’t feed you or the food won’t be enough and if you want to buy more food, which is quite expensive! This will help you save money if you have kids because you can entertain them and they won’t go hungry!  


Next time you travel by plane, consider these things to help you save money and get the most out of your flight to your special destination!




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