Questions tagged [luggage]
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Do they have to take checked suitcase off the airplane, if passenger does not show up at the gate? [duplicate]
Is it correct, that if the passenger checks in a suitcase - but never shows up at the gate - they have to take the suitcase off the plane before take-off?
Is this a regulatory issue - or is it a ...
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Which brand of backpack should I carry so as to not stick out in Europe?
I was wondering what brands of backpacks are popular in Paris, France and Berlin, Germany because I'm the type of traveller that likes to wander under the radar without people knowing that I'm a ...
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Can I pack a gas engine in my check-in luggage
I'm flying from New York (back) to Israel, and I'm wondering if it would be possible to pack a gas engine - new, in its original packaging in my check-in luggage.
Here's what it looks like
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How to combine multiple bags into a single checked item?
I have three bags (bike panniers) that I want to check as luggage. Together they weigh less than the 23 kg included in the ticket, and they will be something like 40x50x60 cm in total. How can I pack ...
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Confused about Ryanair cabin bag policy
Here's a quote from the Ryanair website:
What you CAN bring on board
All passengers are entitled to bring 1 small personal bag on board which must fit under the seat in front of you (35cm x 20cm x ...
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Is an empty "Copper vessel" allowed in baggage on Indian domestic flights?
We have (four members) planned travel to Varanasi (Coimbatore - Hyderabad - Varanasi by SpiceJet) for the purpose of getting the Ganga water to a spiritual function in my home town.
We need to carry ...
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What are the steps to claim/recheck baggage on international layover via non-partner connecting airline?
Suppose you have an international layover at an airport that connects to a different non-partner airline from your arrival flight airline. My understanding is that you will need to claim your baggage ...
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Is it possible to take a desktop PC as carry-on luggage?
I am moving from Egypt to the Netherlands and I need to take my PC with me. I won't be taking the monitor, just the case, but I'm wondering what the best way would be.
Am considering taking it as ...
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Are magnets still a problem as luggage on air travel?
I have just read through 32 pages of luggage instructions by Air France and magnets are not mentioned at all. But the page says that the list is not complete. It does not say where to find the rest.
I ...
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Why do airlines gate check bags when there is still overhead space?
On a recent flight, an airline employee (either gate agent or flight attendant) who had just stepped out of the plane told my family that there was no more room in the overhead compartments, and we ...
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Buy a second seat in order to bring an extra bag?
We're trying to get from Krakow to London in order to fly home on Virgin this summer. AFAIK all the intra-Europe flights share the same luggage policy: 20-25kg max luggage weight per passenger, with a ...
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Portable Iron without ironing board
I'm moving around quite frequently and I adore classic suits. I can't be sure that my suit will be ironed correctly when i'm giving it to the hotel service workers or something. Also, when i'm moving ...
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How does the new Ryanair luggage policy work?
The following might sound like a silly question, but I'm totally confused. I haven't flown with Ryanair in at least a year and apparently the luggage policy has changed since then. Previously it was ...
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Tolerated amount of weight exceeding upper limit for hold luggage
Recently, I was booked on a flight on EasyJet between two European capitals.
I had a ticket allowing me for one bag of max 20 kg. However, when my bag was weighted at the check-in counter, it ...
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Traveling with 24inch monitor
I bought a BenQ GL2480 monitor, which is a 24 LED MONITOR. Is putting it in my normal suitcase and covering it with some kind of protection a good idea? What if my suitcase gets scanned in the airport,...
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How do you pack your dirty clothing when moving from hotel to hotel?
I'm getting much better at packing my clean clothes when I am preparing for a trip, but I still haven't figured out what to do with my dirty clothes when I need to pack them to move hotels. My goals ...
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Will my Luggage go all the way even if Im not on the plane?
My boyfriend and I are going to take the flight Lima (Peru) - Madrid (Spain) (1 hour layover) - London Heathrow (3 hours layover) - Stockholm Sweden. Our booking was made through Iberia and the whole ...
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Can you put an ordinary Mac laptop (with the battery) in checked luggage?
Note that ordinary new Mac laptops (like many devices) have batteries which are simply built-in as part of the structure of the device. There's no concept of "removing" the battery or anything like ...
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What is that device at an airport which transports packages to the aircraft called?
I am looking for the name of this:
It is a vehicle with a long band where you can adjust the angle of the band.
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How to protect empty suitcases when checking them in at the airport?
I have already gone through this question about empty suitcases. However, it does not address protecting the suitcases from possible damage. My friend (who is a foreign student studying in Germany) ...
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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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When transiting between two flights, will my luggage be automatically transferred?
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 automatically transferred to another plane?
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What cheaper alternatives exist to transport luggage in Europe?
I will be flying from Portugal to the Netherlands but I will be only taking hand luggage. What is the cheapest ways of bringing more luggage (excluding the air plane)? (around 30kg).
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What does the 10 digit code on luggage tags represent?
I have observed that baggage tags for commercial carriers have a 10 digit code on the bottom which appears to be a part of a universal baggage handling argot, see this picture...
The number appears ...
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Can I fly with a robot as a passenger instead of shipping it as luggage?
Can I book a ticket for my C-3PO human-size figure and let it have a seat instead of paying extra money to have it shipped?
I couldn't find a law which says the passenger has to have a soul, its all ...
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How to retrieve checked-through luggage if I don't board a connecting flight?
Assume I have a flight ticket from A->B->C and at A I checked in luggage all the way to C. However after the first flight I don't board the second flight but decide to remain in B.
As I understand ...
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What does "Baggage: 1PC" mean on my flight ticket?
On my e-ticket for my flight with Swiss booked through Travelup.com, I see this:
Baggage: 1PC
Does this mean I'm only allowed hang-luggage? Or can I take hand-luggage, and check in one piece of ...
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Can I take balloons on a flight?
Mother's day in my family always involves a bouquet of balloons. Mom wanted to take the balloons we gave her home on the plane but in this hyper security aware atmosphere we doubted it was possible. ...
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Can I add more luggage after doing the on-line check-in in Ryanair?
I will be travelling with Ryanair in a few weeks. Currently I have a printer so I can do the check in and print the tickets.
I am not yet sure if I will increase the weight in my luggage. I will only ...
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Can I bring poppers on an airplane?
Poppers as in amyl/isobutyl nitrate. Officially used as video head cleaner and nail polish remover and room deodorizers. Unofficial use as a sex aid. Can I bring them with me while traveling? Will TSA ...
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My suitcase kind of broke so I taped it. Is it still possible to bring it on an airplane with the tape?
Here's where I taped it. I also taped it inside as well.
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How can I minimize the weight of the suitcase of my checked in luggage?
I am going to travel soon and I need to maximize the weight of the content that I am taking in the checked-in luggage and minimize the weight of the bag/suitcase. Are there any tips for this?
I am ...
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Can I put food in my hold luggage for flying?
Am I allowed to take food items (specifically: porridge, rice, pasta, cereal bars, nuts, chocolate, nutella, golden syrup, regular butter, and peanut butter) on my flight with me if they are stored in ...
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I lost my boarding pass with my bag tag on it, does this matter?
I dropped off some luggage today at the airport into the hold for my flight, the person at the desk attached a part of my baggage tag to my boarding pass so I can identify my bag.
I lost my boarding ...
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Desireable form of container for transporting cans of beer in luggage
I was intending to bring some beer back home in my check-in luggage. From reading some of the previous questions on StackExchange, I know that transporting beer in glass bottles is safe and practical, ...
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Is it possible to buy a ticket where the luggage cannot be checked to the final destination?
My brother recently flew on a flight from the USA to Africa involving three flights on three different airlines. When he checked in, the agent told him that it was impossible to check the bag all the ...
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Baggage tagged with "limited release"
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During a recent Air France flight, I had a very unexpected situation: at the counter I was informed that my baggage to be checked was below the minimum weight, which is of 5 ...
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PPBM: What happens if you check in luggage and then miss the flight?
My partner and I are due to take an international flight together.
For reasons beyond our control, my partner may not be able to make the flight. I've read other questions about this scenario and it ...
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When travelling internationally with valuable personal effects, how do I avoid paying duty at each border crossing?
Some people travel internationally with valuable personal effects. The most obvious example is photography equipment which could easily be valued over $15k. Jewelry, watches, and specialized medical ...
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British Airways - baggage pooling?
I have a flight with British Airways on which I have two cases booked. Their allowance is for 23kg per case.
One case is only 15. The other is 27. Mathematically this is under 46. Would this be ...
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Bag straps get stiff?
I have a Timbuk2 backpack, and recently on international flights I have noticed that the nylon straps are stiff when I’m deplaning.
Within an hour or so they return to their normal pliable state.
Has ...
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Can I take a soldering station on a plane?
I am going to Australia to study for a Master's. I am an electrical engineer and I am thinking about taking my tools like a soldering station, screw drivers, etc along but I wonder if it will be ...
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Does bought duty-free count towards cabin luggage allowance?
Some airports will carry your duty-free after gate check like in the US, but some won't and just give it to you right at purchase
However, there are some articles that are quite sizable due to how ...
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Can checked baggage on airplanes ever get wet?
I'm considering sending some pieces of checked baggage being cardboard boxes rather than suitcases (on an international flight). Is there a real chance my boxes might get wet? Assume heavy rain both ...
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Is there a way to save on Hawaiian Airlines checked-bags fees?
I have a Hawaiian vacation coming up and I want to minimize baggage fees. My companion and I booked 5 separate flights total on Hawaiian airlines (Mainland - Oahu - Big Island - Maui - Oahu - ...
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Can a friend (fellow passenger) take my baggage on a connecting flight that I am unable to board?
I've booked a ticket to fly from India to Kelowna, BC, Canada. My roommate and I are flying together. I have a stopover in Vancouver and due to some emergency I won't be able to catch the Kelowna ...
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There is tear in my nylon luggage as in the picture. How would you repair this?
There is a small tear in the corner of my nylon luggage. How should I patch it up? Can i use super glue to glue it? Besides the tear, everything else functions perfectly so I don't want to create more ...
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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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Are snow spikes for boots allowed in hand luggage?
Are snow spikes (like these) allowed in hand luggage when flying?
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Can I take rifle scope (scope only) in checked luggage to India
I would like to visit India next month approximately between December 15-25 [ticket didn't taken yet] from UAE Dubai. I have already purchased a telescope from Dubai market for my Indian air rifle. ...
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