Originally Posted by
Miesque
It's also one of the reasons I always fly First Class, I take advantage of that extra weight and free bags (not to mention the booze in flight). In fact I am a rare person where their combined checked and carryon luggage can weigh more than themself.

As an AA EXP and
oneworld Emerald, I am entitled to check three bags, each weighing up to 70 lbs/32 kgs, at no extra cost, regardless of whether I fly economy, business or first class, domestic or international. Yet, I always travel with only carry-on bags.
This is how I packed for 3+ weeks in Italy; no, I did not have to do any laundry while away from home. The bag on the right is a 22" rollaboard.
Cheers.