While I’m a relatively well-traveled person, I have to admit that when I fly from one place to another, I have more or less no idea how my luggage makes the journey. I’d cobbled together some misinformation and plenty of assumptions, to arrive at a series of beliefs, that, thanks to this list from About.com, I’ve now realized were almost unanimously false.
You can read the full explanations here, but for starters, here are the top 10 myths about luggage and carry-on baggage:
1. You will be reimbursed for all the items in a lost piece of luggage
2. If you are connecting to another airline your luggage will automatically be accepted by another
3. Baggage allowances are the same on airlines
4. If you travel on more than one airline your luggage can be booked through
5. People won’t steal your carry-on items
6. Your luggage will automatically get checked through if you are connecting
7. If you are willing to pay extra fees you can check in excess luggage
8. Only checked baggage will be heavily scrutinized at customs
9. If you change airports in the same city your luggage will be transferred for you
10. Lost luggage will always be delivered to you when found
Intrigued? About has also compiled lists of the World’s Favorite Airports, Top 10 Myths About Air Travel and Airports, and Top 10 Myths about Airfares and Airline Tickets.