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Airline Baggage Policies
« on: October 21st, 2013, 11:35am »
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<br>Airline Baggage Policies</br><br>Airlines have greatly enhanced the size of their overhead bin storage compartments and interior baggage hulls since the start of the 1990s. However, increasingly strict airline baggage policies have limited passengers' ability to fully use cargo space. Many companies have updated their luggage regulations and fees to maximize profits, making it more difficult and more expensive for travelers to bring extra bags with them. As such, passengers should pay special attention to individual airline policies when booking tickets and packing for their trips.</br><br>Passengers flying within the United States can bring one piece of carry on luggage and one personal item such as a coat, purse or laptop case, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. gucci Handbags outlet gucci handbags Similar policies typically apply to international flights as well. Carry on items must be stored in the overhead bins or beneath the seats as stipulated by standard safety regulations. Carry on bags are usually free, but some airlines have actually started charging for every item you bring on board to off set costs and boost revenue. Spirit Airlines was the first company to introduce fees for all carry on bags, and other operators have begun to follow suit.</br><br>Most airlines now have mandates that require you to pay for any checked luggage. Fees vary from company to company, so don't be surprised if you encounter drastically different baggage rates for two different airlines. One thing that the majority of airlines do have in common is a sliding scale for baggage charges. Essentially, the rate per bag for each passenger goes up for every additional piece of luggage. For example, the first bag may cost $20 while the second costs $35 and the third costs $70. Packing light is more important than ever for saving money now that these policies are in place.</br><br>Weight and Dimension Restrictions</br><br>Airlines impose a fairly standard set of weight and dimension restrictions for bags and suitcases. Carry on items usually have to fit dimensions of 22 inches by 14 inches by 9 inches or less with a weight limit of 40 lbs., according to the Luggage Pros website. Airlines sometimes allow overweight or oversize baggage, but they tend to charge hefty fees as penalties. Rules may differ between airlines, so consult the appropriate air carrier personnel to see what conditions apply to you. Problematic items include weapons, lighters, flammable chemicals, explosives, illicit drugs and certain plant and animal products. Additionally, liquids and gels in containers larger than 3 oz. are no longer permitted in carry on luggage, so you'll have to pack any big bottles of shampoo or toothpaste in your checked bags or leave them at home. TSA provides a detailed list of prohibited and potentially suspicious items that passengers can review prior to traveling.</br>
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