Rug as checked luggage
Aug 17, 19, 11:23 am
#1
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Rug as checked luggage
Hi all.
Weird question, I know.
I’ll be flying from France (BOD) to Gatwick in ET next week.
Given my status I can take up to 2 checked luggages at 32kg each max.
I have been given a rug and I’m wondering how I could fly it back. It measures 2mx3m and weights appx 20 kgs.
If I roll it, it will be 2mx40cmx40cm.
Could this be considered as a checked luggage as part of my luggage allowance? Or is it too much of a stretch?
I flew my bike a free years ago without any issues but I guess it was a sports equipment.
Thank you.
Weird question, I know.
I’ll be flying from France (BOD) to Gatwick in ET next week.
Given my status I can take up to 2 checked luggages at 32kg each max.
I have been given a rug and I’m wondering how I could fly it back. It measures 2mx3m and weights appx 20 kgs.
If I roll it, it will be 2mx40cmx40cm.
Could this be considered as a checked luggage as part of my luggage allowance? Or is it too much of a stretch?
I flew my bike a free years ago without any issues but I guess it was a sports equipment.
Thank you.
Aug 17, 19, 11:43 am
#2
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The issue is the length. Normal bags can measure a maximum of up to 90 x 75 x 43cm (as per BA.com). Sporting equipment can be up to 190 x 75 x 65cm, so I'm afraid the rug is a bit too long; don't know about BOD or LGW, but in LHR the out of gauge hoists are cleared to up to 2 meters of length; anything more than that risks getting stuck/ruined.
Aug 17, 19, 12:14 pm
#6
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Originally Posted by FoxtrotOscar
I did once see a family try to check in a Toyota car door wrapped in bubble wrap at Bandar Seri Begawan once.
Unsuccessfully I hasten to add. 😆
Unsuccessfully I hasten to add. 😆
Aug 17, 19, 2:02 pm
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Originally Posted by ung1
I have done with with a rug that size - as mentioned above, fold instead of roll. I actually managed to put it into a large suitcase, avoiding therefore any hassle related to it being "special" luggage, damage etc.
Aug 17, 19, 11:55 pm
#9
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Rugs and spare tires
In the nineties I commuted on Norwegian Domestic flights (mostly BU) and I then carried my winter tires (wrapped in plastic) as checked luggage. They fell just within weight limits
As for rugs, I agree that they should be folded. I have transported rugs in soft bags, including a 2x3 m
As for rugs, I agree that they should be folded. I have transported rugs in soft bags, including a 2x3 m
Aug 18, 19, 12:29 am
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Originally Posted by 13901
In my check-in days I tagged TV screens, a bundle containing twenty Argos catalogues and a bog (as in the ceramic toilet pan, sans toilet seat). It was rolled twice in bubble wrap and transparent tape, but a bog nonetheless.
Aug 18, 19, 2:51 am
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Originally Posted by ung1
I have done with with a rug that size - as mentioned above, fold instead of roll. I actually managed to put it into a large suitcase, avoiding therefore any hassle related to it being "special" luggage, damage etc.
Aug 18, 19, 4:39 am
#14
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Originally Posted by Bastien003
Thanks all for responding. That’s really helpful. I’ll try to find it and see how big it gets.
Last edited by LTN Phobia; Aug 18, 19 at 10:47 am
Aug 18, 19, 5:37 am
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In the past I have taken roller blinds and a garden umbrella in a ski bag (at different times I might add!). I guess they were within the 190cm limit but it could have been an old ski bag from the days when skis were over 2m.... and no-one even asked why I was taking ‘skis’ to PHX. But doubt you have a ski bag lying around in BOD to give that a try.
