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Return To Luggage Article Archive   What to Know About Your Travel Luggage By Frans Joseph Airlines do have luggage restrictions that you have to abide by when you travel. There are limitations to how many bags you can carry during your travel, the weight of the bags and the dimensions of the bag. You have to check before you travel what your airline's restrictions are because every airline has different guidelines. However, most airlines do have a limit on what you can carry on the aircraft and it is usually a bag that is up to 16" high, 24" wide, and 9" deep. This is due to the proper bag storage on the aircraft. Bags are to be stored under the seat, but larger bags should be stored in the overhead compartment so it does not shift during travel. Your carry-on bag should be no more than forty pounds and checked baggage should be no more than fifty to seventy pounds. Anything over fifty pounds will incur an additional cost. There are some airlines that do permit large size bags for the first piece of luggage, but have restrictions for any additional pieces of luggage. You do get a few more privileges if you are flying first class. You are allowed a little more weight for your baggage in most cases. There are many airlines that are catching on to the new rules of paying for your luggage. For some airlines, you have to pay up to $25 for each piece of your luggage. If you pay online before the date of your travel, the cost may be as low as $10 per piece of luggage. At the time of checking in, bags are weighed and any overweight incurs a cost. If your carry-on baggage is too large and overweight, you will be asked to take some of your things out and transfer to your checked bag or the carry-on bag will be taken from you as you board the plane and secured by the flight attendant until you get to your destination. Some airlines will even count your laptop as your carry-on and your actual carry-on would be an extra piece of luggage. The airlines are becoming rather picky and are paying attention to the luggage that you take with you on your trip. This is true when you travel during peak times and during the holidays. The airline will not tolerate even the slightest luggage overweight during those times because there are federal rules and regulations that don't allow them to do so. Check the airline regulations when you are taking a connecting flight to an international country. You may have more restrictions so be sure to find out more. Never over-pack. Only take the items that you really need for your travel. It is better to divide the items that you will need into two separate bags rather than overload one bag. If you can travel light, I would recommend that you do so. You may want to leave space for things that you may buy on your trip and want to take back with you. Frans Joseph is the author of http://www.SaveTravelUSA.com , his experiences in traveling to USA can give you a lot of tips in saving money while you are traveling. keywords: Luggage | Travel Tips | Airlines | Baggage Duffle Bag Wheels

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