Comments on: Pack Less, Carry On, Save Money

By: Cornelius

Cornelius — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:54:36 +0000

It’s my habit to pack less and carry only as far as I can. I had a bad experience once with over weight luggage and the charges slapped on me, it’s terribly costly. So lesson learnt.

Another good thing about no check in luggage is the time saved. Once out of immigration you just head straight for the taxi stand before anyone else.

By: Wednesday Transportation Update « Less Than a Shoestring

Wednesday Transportation Update « Less Than a Shoestring — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:01:21 +0000

[...] extra, even if they stay within regulations) to each leg of your journey. Put another way, pack less and carry on, you’ll trim at least £24/€30 off your round-trip travel costs. Even if you invest that [...]

By: poetloverrebelspy

poetloverrebelspy — Mon, 26 May 2008 05:49:06 +0000

Your liquids must meet the 3-1-1 rule: 3 oz or less for each item, 1 transparent, resealable bag, 1 quart size.

Here’s a link to 3-1-1, and here’s a link to the UK “translation.”

By: Marina

Marina — Sun, 25 May 2008 20:26:02 +0000

How about liquids, creams and other make-up(this is a girl question Do they let u board without problems if u just check in online and buy that transparent bag?

By: Sunday Transportation Update « Less Than a Shoestring

Sunday Transportation Update « Less Than a Shoestring — Sun, 25 May 2008 13:04:19 +0000

[...] hoping the rest of the industry doesn’t follow suit this time . . . In the meanwhile, keep honing your carry-on packing skills, just in [...]

By: Jason Dragon

Jason Dragon — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:37:32 +0000

Another Trick is the Duty Free Stores. If you travel internationally you can simply get a bag from the duty free store. You then load your stuff into it. I have never been asked to weigh or check a duty free bag. It also counts as an extra bag.

Jason Dragon
http://capitalactive.wordpress.com

By: Thursday Roundup « Less Than a Shoestring

Thursday Roundup « Less Than a Shoestring — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:04:28 +0000

[...] rather than in the airport terminal? A few tips for fudging your carry-on weight can be found in this post — best used [...]

By: Jack from eyeflare.com

Jack from eyeflare.com — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:23:55 +0000

This is a great primer in getting away with just carry-on luggage! I especially like your 32-Euro smile, certainly better than my £10-frown every time I fly Ryanair as I’m checking a bag…

Sigh, one day I’ll manage with just carry-on…

By: United and RyanAir: How Expensive Your Luggage? « Less Than a Shoestring

United and RyanAir: How Expensive Your Luggage? « Less Than a Shoestring — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:28:36 +0000

[...] RyanAir also recently announced an increase in the price of checked luggage, from from £5 to £6 (€9) per bag — not including the airport check-in fee, which has also risen to £3 (€4) from £2. That is to say your checked bag now costs you £9/€13 — which, if you only paid 2 cents, 2 euros or 10 euros for your flight, doesn’t seem like much of a bargain. If you haven’t already, you might take a look at my post on packing less and carrying-on. [...]

By: poetloverrebelspy

poetloverrebelspy — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:48:32 +0000

Hi Joanne.

I will need more information in order to assist you.

If you look at the flight itinerary that you booked, it should be clear how much time you have between flights. There are rarely overnights scheduled anymore, so it is unlikely you will have to find a hotel in Chicago or anything. You will definitely have to deplane and go through passport control and customs in Chicago, however — which will mean reclaiming your luggage for a short stretch in the airport. Then you will recheck your luggage, go through security control again, and have to walk to your next flight (to St. Louis?) within the amount of time you have for the layover. If you’re still confused, please type out for me the itinerary that you booked. You can email me at the address in the “contact” tab above.

Next question is how “disabled” your aunt is — can she walk on her own without assistance? Will she need a wheelchair? Can she carry her own luggage, or will you have to carry hers in addition to her own? If she will need assistance, you should contact the airline and arrange for ground transport at all the airports. If she walks independently but you will have to wrangle her luggage, you’ll want to pack accordingly (i.e. pack less, so that you can handle it all).

Finally, Aer Lingus’ allowances can be found at their website. Hand luggage here, checked luggage here. Note that in the latter category, you are (most likely) “2. Economy Class to USA.” Please also be aware that there are new security regulations in place, such as limited amounts of liquids in your carry-on luggage. You can get a head start on this by reading my posts “Help Speed up Airport Security” and “Navigating London Stansted Airport.”

As regards your next comment, a roll-aboard suitcase looks like this (note I am recommending neither this bag, nor this company per se). It’s a trolley-style suitcase with wheels which is small enough to be taken onto the airplane as hand luggage. It might be possible for your aunt to pull or push such a suitcase more easily that carrying a duffel or other suitcase.

If you have further questions, leave a comment or contact me via email.