You Can Take It With You!

After the tickets have been purchased, and the accomodations and rentals have been made, there is another aspect to travel that is often overlooked: baggage. Baggage regulations can vary greatly, and it is always important to call the individual airlines to verify their particular rules and restrictions, but it is certainly helpful to be armed with details that an airline representative may not get into if you don't ask detailed questions. We'll cover some of these issues so that your airport and airline experience will flow as smoothly as possible, and help ensure a greater chance of your luggage meeting you at the end of your flights.

One of the primary considerations is how much you can bring. This varies widely, not only depending on different airlines but also the type of aircraft, and the destination may affect what you can bring. For example, on some airlines you will pay a fee for transporting a bicycle domestically, and yet on that same airline, the bicycle may be transported for free internationally. Passengers are often left with a frustrating travel experience when they are not aware of possible hidden charges. Carry-on luggage is also subject to non-universal rules, whether it be the number of pieces permitted, to the size and weight of your items, and what types of items you are not allowed to stow in carry-ons.

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