10 Myths About Luggage and Carry-On Baggage

by Jonathon Morgan on

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.

Surviving Long Flights

by Erik Olsen on

So, I did some rather loud complaining about how poorly I felt we were treated this weekend by Continental Airlines, and while I still feel their customer service was abysmal, at least we’re home now and can take a deep breath to reflect on the trip as a whole. Of course, that breath will have to be quick because it’s time to get to work. No rest for the weary…or however that goes.

But before I get into the details of the trip, let me just ruminate a teensy bit longer on the travails of plane travel. Or better yet, let me merely offer you a fine link to a site that other travelers who endure long, painful flights might find quite useful. This was sent in by a gadling reader, Ron Larsen who delivers here some excellent tips on how to survive long flights. From packing ideas to tips on what you should eat where you should sit and more, the site is rather chock full of insightful info. Kinda wish I’d read this before I started my return this weekend.