Hand luggage suitcases test: Six of the best
Oct 30, 2010, 6:44 am
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Hand luggage suitcases test: Six of the best
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-the-best.html
The wheeled carry-on case is no longer the preserve of airline pilots and well-heeled businessmen. As low-cost carriers impose ever more stringent charges for putting luggage in the hold, growing numbers of British holidaymakers seek to cut costs by packing a week's worth of belongings into their hand luggage.
The wheeled carry-on case is no longer the preserve of airline pilots and well-heeled businessmen. As low-cost carriers impose ever more stringent charges for putting luggage in the hold, growing numbers of British holidaymakers seek to cut costs by packing a week's worth of belongings into their hand luggage.
Oct 30, 2010, 1:49 pm
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-the-best.html
The wheeled carry-on case is no longer the preserve of airline pilots and well-heeled businessmen. As low-cost carriers impose ever more stringent charges for putting luggage in the hold, growing numbers of British holidaymakers seek to cut costs by packing a week's worth of belongings into their hand luggage.
The wheeled carry-on case is no longer the preserve of airline pilots and well-heeled businessmen. As low-cost carriers impose ever more stringent charges for putting luggage in the hold, growing numbers of British holidaymakers seek to cut costs by packing a week's worth of belongings into their hand luggage.
Oct 30, 2010, 8:25 pm
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I use a Samsonite 20-inch ultralight hardside case that often gets mistaken for being "too big", especially at international destinations. Surprise surprise when it slips in and out of the sizing frame. I like using the hard sided cases because once in a while, I end up with stuff that requires me to check it in. Always had things get busted with soft cases so I stay away from them now.
Oct 31, 2010, 1:55 pm
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Nov 3, 2010, 4:01 am
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(no bird of course) That's the important thing. A non-stop talking African gray parrot could become an entrée before the flight was over.
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Nov 3, 2010, 11:01 am
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True. And with most bags, when they say "20" or "22", what most mfg often not disclose are the wheels/handles and other protrusions on the bottom/top that make it oversized. All it takes is a half inch and the overhead will not close, earning you lots and lots of dirty looks!