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Flight shows 2 checked bags "total" weight 20kg?
You are allowed 20kg/44lbs checked and 5kg/11lbs carry on.
I find this is plenty for myself but it does limit what I can bring down to give away.
There are people who don't even check anything and only do a carry on.
I'm sure they would not agree with you.
I find this is plenty for myself but it does limit what I can bring down to give away.
There are people who don't even check anything and only do a carry on.
I'm sure they would not agree with you.
It seems like plenty to me. It's not like you are packing for Fairbanks Alaska anyway. One tip is to weak a bunch of layers and your heaviest shoes. Take off the heavy shoes and switch to sandals on the plane.
Learn to travel light. It's worth it for many reasons. Do check the forums though for the DR must have list. For me, a lightweight, collapsible beer cooler has been a godsend.
Learn to travel light. It's worth it for many reasons. Do check the forums though for the DR must have list. For me, a lightweight, collapsible beer cooler has been a godsend.
I usually have several pounds of large chocolates lining my coat pockets and take them out after the weigh in.
westjet
Just a note that West Jet is changing their baggage allowance as of January 19, 2011. You will only be allowed ONE 50lb checked bag and a 22lb carry on plus a personal item. ALWAYS check what their allowances are as most airlines are changing their policies.
A side note when travelling with West Jet is that they allow a "humanitarian" checked bag at no additional cost. Just make sure you don't have your personal belongings in it
I just came back from Toronto, with two 50lb checked bags and the 50lb Humanitarian bag with no trouble at all. But this time because of the holiday season I informed them ahead of time that I'd have the humanitarian bag. (usually I just show up with it).
Just a note that West Jet is changing their baggage allowance as of January 19, 2011. You will only be allowed ONE 50lb checked bag and a 22lb carry on plus a personal item. ALWAYS check what their allowances are as most airlines are changing their policies.
A side note when travelling with West Jet is that they allow a "humanitarian" checked bag at no additional cost. Just make sure you don't have your personal belongings in it
I just came back from Toronto, with two 50lb checked bags and the 50lb Humanitarian bag with no trouble at all. But this time because of the holiday season I informed them ahead of time that I'd have the humanitarian bag. (usually I just show up with it).
Now that makes me sad. I guess all good thing come to an end.Just a note that West Jet is changing their baggage allowance as of January 19, 2011. You will only be allowed ONE 50lb checked bag and a 22lb carry on plus a personal item. ALWAYS check what their allowances are as most airlines are changing their policies.
A side note when travelling with West Jet is that they allow a "humanitarian" checked bag at no additional cost. Just make sure you don't have your personal belongings in it
I just came back from Toronto, with two 50lb checked bags and the 50lb Humanitarian bag with no trouble at all. But this time because of the holiday season I informed them ahead of time that I'd have the humanitarian bag. (usually I just show up with it).
BYW what's a Humanitarian bag? I know, I know. but what can you have in it?
Humanitarian bag
is a bag that contains items you intend to give away. Clothes, shoes, toys, small household items, tylenol etc. Now I have been known to pack clothes for myself but say I'm giving it away hehehe and I've never been questioned about it. I just make sure that what is in the bag doesn't LOOK like it belongs to me. That way I get to take WAY more stuff home with me. I know not completely honest but hey what can ya do.
is a bag that contains items you intend to give away. Clothes, shoes, toys, small household items, tylenol etc. Now I have been known to pack clothes for myself but say I'm giving it away hehehe and I've never been questioned about it. I just make sure that what is in the bag doesn't LOOK like it belongs to me. That way I get to take WAY more stuff home with me. I know not completely honest but hey what can ya do.
OK Thanks for the info. No matter how you look at it, there is always stuff I give away. (Really)
Exactly! now you can still fly with your 2 checked bags! To be on the safe side inform them ahead of time that you will have the humanitarian bag.