Number of bags, cases and containers which hold a traveller's articles during transit.
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Why would you wrap your luggage in plastic?
At many airports you can wrap your luggage with sheets of sticky plastic. Why on earth would you do that? I only see disadvantages. I can imagine the mess when customs ask you to open your luggage. So ...
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What size can my checked luggage be on Kuwait Airways?
It says on Kuwait Airways website that 3 dimensions shall not exceed 158 cm. Does this mean the length, width and depth can be any size, just that they need to all add up to 158cm?
I have never been ...
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Flying with a desktop computer (as checked luggage)
On an upcoming trip, I will be taking a desktop computer and monitor as checked luggage (on a United/Continental flight). What should I be aware of when doing this? What needs to be done to properly ...
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Is there any trick to checking in more weight on planes?
I soon have to move from France to Spain, one way no coming back. And as with most of the airlines carriers in Europe I am allowed at 23Kg checked-in and 10Kg on board with me. Packing lifetime stuff ...
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7answers
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How can you protect a fragile object like bottle of champagne in your baggage against breaking?
I tend to bring something quite fragile with me as cabin luggage. On my next journey I want to bring a special bottle of champagne (because of sentimental reasons). Unfortunately you can't bring a ...
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How can I protect camera equipment in checked baggage?
While I usually take my camera equipment in a carry-on when I fly (within the US), that's not always an option (small plane where no carry-on other than my purse is allowed, travelling with too much ...
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Re-checking luggage at connecting airports
I'll be leaving Morocco within the next week, and I'm wondering whether I'll need to re-check my luggage after my connecting flights. I fly from Casablanca to Frankfurt and Frankfurt to London via ...
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How bad is baggage theft at Johannesburg airport
South Africa's Johannesburg's airport has a reputation for stolen and rifled baggage and a quick Google search returns many travelers reporting similar stories. My question, is how bad is the ...
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Additional cabin handbag on flights
It's quite common, that in addition to cabin size hand baggage you can take also smaller bag like handbag or small laptop case to the plane. I'm interested in knowing if someone hasn't been allowed to ...
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How rigorous are Amtrak in enforcing luggage rules?
Looking at Amtrak trains between NY and Boston, I found that all had "no checked luggage" save for a midnight train (less than ideal for a relaxing vacation).
Looking at this reference, it's not ...
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Changing planes at Frankfurt
I am planning a trip to Rome, Italy from Bangalore, India.
Looking at the flight tickets, it will be 30% cheaper for me to book the Bangalore-Frankfurt and Frankfurt-Rome legs separately rather than ...
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What is the most efficient way to pack a bag?
On trips of four days or less, I try to travel with a shoulder bag containing my laptop, electronics, etc. and a rolling, carry-on bag for everything else.
What is the best technique for packing as ...
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Can I through check my bags on separate bookings?
I have two different bookings on British Airways and Emirates.
Booking 1 (British Airways):
Washington (IAD) -> London (LHR) -> Dubai
Booking 2 (Emirates):
Dubai -> Hyderabad
I have a 5 hour stop ...
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Benefits of checking in online when checking bags
What is the benefit of checking in online for a flight when you intend to check bags at the airport? I understand some airports have special lines for people that are already checked in but are ...
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How can I fly with a guitar?
During my upcoming holiday to the USA I'm thinking about buying a new guitar as the exchange rate is extremely favorable. Excuse my naivety but I have never flown with a guitar before. What is a ...
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3answers
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Can I bring my desktop computer as check-in baggage on a flight?
I am moving from Malaysia to the US, and planning to bring my desktop computer with me. I plan to pack it in my checked-in luggage. Will the computer risk being damaged? Any precaution should I take ...
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What do “Fragile” stickers on checked baggage do?
When traveling by air and checking bags, some airlines will let you declare an item as fragile and put stickers on the box or bag. How common is this policy? What do the fragile stickers do (i.e. how ...
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Forgot baggage at Dubai. How to get it to Los Angeles?
Last week, I travelled via Dubai to Los Angeles. During the security checking at Dubai Airport, I was asked to remove my laptop from my bag and after that I forgot to to take it back. i realised that ...
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Transferring luggage when taking another plane
I have flight where I need to move from airplane to another. Do I need to check out my luggage and then check it in again, or will it be automaticaly transfered to another plane?
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Dealing with smelly travel daypacks?
This came from an idea I saw on another website's thread that wasn't getting much love. When travelling, especially in hot, humid regions, you tend to sweat - especially in the back area where your ...
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4answers
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Traveling to USA with tripod attached to my camera bag
I like to travel with my DSLR and I have nice slingshot bag for it which I can take with me on the plane along with my carry on. This picture shows what I want to do while boarding the plane. Would it ...
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3answers
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Camping stove on a plane?
Can I bring a camping stove (without fuel) on a (domestic or international) jet, either in checked baggage, carry-on, or some other means?
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How are customs duties handled by the Fedex “Baggage Free” service?
Fedex offers a baggage free traveler's service. It purports to ship your belongings to your destination rather than taking them on your person.
This raises a question:
How are customs ...
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Is it okay to bring a bottle of champagne on an airplane (as checkin luggage)?
Can you bring a bottle of champagne with you as luggage (not as hand luggage)? Or would the pressure pose a risk and as a result not be allowed?
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How to deal with excess baggage?
I might have some excess bagage on my next flight with KLM. According to KLM's website excess baggage could be checked in online with a 20% discount.
Are there other options? Long, long ago there ...
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Carry my laptop to abroad from India [duplicate]
When I was trying to take my laptop with me on a trip, he said that it is not allowed for me, he was saying that laptop is allowed for free if the passenger is above 18 years, but I am 15 years. What ...
