Light luggage is a good thing – we’ve all heard to “pack light” . Not only does it stink to carry around a huge, heavy suitcase, airlines are cracking down on oversized baggage, which means overweight luggage can get hit with big fees. Many of the top brands of luggage are very heavy. I’ve got some recommendations for how to pack to minimize the weight.
Airlines are trying to raise money by charging for checked bags, so checking anything is likely to cost you a lot. The maximum size for a checked bag on all the carriers is 62 linear inches (length + width + height). The maximum weight is 50 lbs.
When your baggage is over the weight limit, the airline hits you with a big fee. For bags between 50 lbs and 70 lbs, this fee can vary from about $25 to $50. Higher weights the airline usually tells you that you have to ship it by air freight.
There are just two possible ways make your baggage lighter: Lighten what’s inside, or lighten the bag itself.
Every pound counts when 50 lbs is fine, and 51 lbs costs you money.
So, once you have the lightest possible suitcase, you can give yourself a little extra insurance by making sure that what’s inside is lightweight too.
Don’t pack so much stuff! You probably don’t need five pairs of shoes. Or 3 different overcoats. And maybe you can leave your coffee maker at home. Try to know what you’ll use, and what you won’t.
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