Why Size Matters: Understanding the Importance of Luggage Dimensions

Are you planning on going away on vacation? If the answer’s yes then you need to think long and hard about luggage dimensions. Many people adopt casual attitudes relative to the bags and suitcases that they purchase for long-distance journeys. However, such individuals usually end up incurring heavy fees. Airlines and railway services charge people huge amounts of money if they exceed specific luggage dimensions. These fines can be very costly.

In this post, you will learn more about why size does matter, at least as it relates to luggage.

Incurring Fees

As noted in the introduction to this post, one of the main reasons that you need to take the time to learn about luggage dimensions is that otherwise, you could end up incurring massive fees. Airlines charge travelers massive amounts of money if their carry-on luggage exceeds specific dimensions. In addition to charging them lots of money for not measuring their luggage, they also make them pay extra to get their luggage put in the plane’s storage area. You can purchase new underseat luggage that conforms to the dimensions of major airlines quite easily online. It’s definitely a good idea to do this if you plan on traveling.

Before you go abroad, make sure that you check with your specific airline and find out what their carry-on luggage dimensions are. By double-checking prior to traveling, you can make sure that your bag fits. Bear in mind that in addition to dimensions, there are also weight restrictions. Even if your luggage fits within the airline’s specified dimensions, if it exceeds a certain weight then you will still have to pay a fine, and you will have to pay to have your bag checked in and stored in the plane’s interior luggage haul.

Easy Traveling

Traveling around the world can be an incredibly stressful thing to do. It can be made more stressful when you have to wait for luggage to be checked in and then brought back to you on a conveyor belt. Bringing small, carry-on bags along with you rather than large suitcases is one of the most effective ways of saving yourself time and reducing stress when you are traveling. Traveling is something that should be entertaining and inspirational. While traveling can still be entertaining and inspirational even if you are carrying large suitcases around with you, you can get a lot more out of it when you just carry small bags.

Something you may not know is that you do not necessarily have to take bags with you abroad in order for your clothes and belongings to be waiting for you at your hotel after you arrive. Did you know that it is possible to mail your things internationally? Most hotels will be more than happy to accept an international parcel as long as you notify them beforehand that you will be sending things. One of the best things about sending your things abroad rather than bringing them on the airline is that if they get lost, you can get compensated for every single item that has gone missing. Airlines limit the amount of money you can get compensation for.

Lost Luggage

In the previous section, reference was made to the fact that you are able to send your things internationally rather than taking them on the plane with you. This is because some airlines are notorious for losing people's things. In addition to losing people's things, it is also very common for airlines to misplace things temporarily, meaning that people have to wait for hours and hours after their plane touches down in order to get access to their luggage. Sending your things abroad means you don't ever have to worry about your things getting lost or items being temporarily misplaced. If any of these things do ever happen, you can receive compensation. Airlines are notoriously difficult to get compensation from.

When you take small carry-on bags along with you on international trips, you don't have to worry about any form of luggage loss. This is because your bag will stay under your seat when you're on the flight and then when you leave will be on your back. The only downside to bringing a small carry-on bag with you is that you are limited in how many things you can bring. If you're going away for a long period of time you may want to send your things internationally instead of carrying a carry-on bag, as you may not have enough underwear and clothing.

Avoiding Stress

Traveling can be an incredibly stressful time. It can also be a very rewarding one. If you are planning on going abroad on vacation and want to truly experience the country that you are traveling in, being bogged down with luggage is the last thing you want. When you travel with carrier bags, small ones, that is, you never have to worry about being stuck in places because you can just get up and go. You won't have to rely on taxis, nor will you have to fight your way through public transport with a giant suitcase. Carry-on bags can be worn over your shoulder or on your back and allow you a lot more freedom of movement. You will also not have to worry about your bags going missing which can absolutely ruin a trip.

Of course, going away can still be stressful, even if you have carry-on bags. You need to make sure that every single stage of your trip is meticulously planned. By planning it all out prior to travelling you’ll be able to minimize any anxiety or stress. In addition to planning, you may also want to invite some loved ones or friends to join you. Inviting loved ones and friends will give you people to confide in and enjoy the company of when you are traveling. Only invite people whose company you genuinely enjoy and who won’t stress you out.

Going abroad can be a lot of fun. If you are planning a trip in the near future, make sure that you properly prepare for it. Preparing for it will help you to make the most of it. One important part of preparations should be buying a carry-on bag that conforms to your chosen airline’s specified dimensions.

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