Are you sick and tired of paying high bag fees and tugging around lots of bags when on a family vacation? Well with a little help I can tell you how to pack for family vacation and save on baggage fees. Well every family can still have all their necessary travel gear and be in airline bag allowance requirements.
I have worked in the airline industry for over 20 years and still employed there. From working the Ramp department I have seen some very common errors that can be corrected to make vacations more enjoyable.
It is very frustrating getting to my final destination and not having my bag with me or worst to find out it’s damaged. Weather plays an important role according to the destination and size of aircraft being used. On aircraft that uses containers your bag will be protected from the weather, but on smaller aircraft they will have to be loaded plane side which now exposes them to the elements. Have you gotten to your destination and saw your bag was half full with most of your belongings missing? All of this can be prevented using some simple steps:
a. Buy hard sided luggage or water resistant soft side luggage.
b. Only use TSA approved locks on luggage
c. Travel only with carry on luggage when possible
d. Do not over stuff bags
e. Place your name inside and outside your bag in-case your tag is lost
f. If necessary use bag delivery
The airlines and their staff would like to make your travel as smooth as possible, but it begins with you. That is why this short article about how to pack for family vacation can help any family when traveling. Having the correct type of luggage and packing only necessities will help ensure a better experience for every one.
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