the type of trollycase for qantas on board.
Apr 24, 2009, 3:16 am
#31
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Laptops weigh about 2kg-2.5kg (including battery and charger) if they've been made in the last 10 years or so. To get to the weights you are talking about requires buying a 20" monstrosity such as this: http://archive.laptopmag.com/Feature...ook.htm?Page=1
People aren't allowed to just take 10, 20, or even 50kg of carry-on luggage "as long as it fits into the overhead compartment" because those compartments have safety requirements. If there are 300 kg of lead in that overhead compartment and the plane encounters turbulence, then I think the compartment is liable to come crashing down on passenger's heads.
Lastly, why do you keep talking about wearing a "goat"? Goats look like this: http://images.google.com/images?q=goat and are not suitable for wearing whatsoever.
Enough of this rambling thread! All of the information you need is on the QANTAS website (what size/weight luggage you can take onboard)
People aren't allowed to just take 10, 20, or even 50kg of carry-on luggage "as long as it fits into the overhead compartment" because those compartments have safety requirements. If there are 300 kg of lead in that overhead compartment and the plane encounters turbulence, then I think the compartment is liable to come crashing down on passenger's heads.
Lastly, why do you keep talking about wearing a "goat"? Goats look like this: http://images.google.com/images?q=goat and are not suitable for wearing whatsoever.
Enough of this rambling thread! All of the information you need is on the QANTAS website (what size/weight luggage you can take onboard)
Apr 24, 2009, 3:46 am
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Laptops weigh about 2kg-2.5kg (including battery and charger) if they've been made in the last 10 years or so. To get to the weights you are talking about requires buying a 20" monstrosity such as this: http://archive.laptopmag.com/Feature...ook.htm?Page=1
People aren't allowed to just take 10, 20, or even 50kg of carry-on luggage "as long as it fits into the overhead compartment" because those compartments have safety requirements. If there are 300 kg of lead in that overhead compartment and the plane encounters turbulence, then I think the compartment is liable to come crashing down on passenger's heads.
Lastly, why do you keep talking about wearing a "goat"? Goats look like this: http://images.google.com/images?q=goat and are not suitable for wearing whatsoever.
Enough of this rambling thread! All of the information you need is on the QANTAS website (what size/weight luggage you can take onboard)
People aren't allowed to just take 10, 20, or even 50kg of carry-on luggage "as long as it fits into the overhead compartment" because those compartments have safety requirements. If there are 300 kg of lead in that overhead compartment and the plane encounters turbulence, then I think the compartment is liable to come crashing down on passenger's heads.
Lastly, why do you keep talking about wearing a "goat"? Goats look like this: http://images.google.com/images?q=goat and are not suitable for wearing whatsoever.
Enough of this rambling thread! All of the information you need is on the QANTAS website (what size/weight luggage you can take onboard)
All done. As i just had to know a few things about the waight of the bags and luggage.
No not goat. its coat. My apo0logies for the misspelling.
take care
sandra
Apr 24, 2009, 5:15 am
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Apr 24, 2009, 5:23 am
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It's like trying to read some secret language.
Apr 24, 2009, 7:00 am
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I now use colour-coded cable ties. That way I can tell if someone has opened the bag and re-sealed it. Whatever colour I use to seal the bag is not left in the stash of remain ties inside the bag - they go into my carry-on.
If you don't have a means of cutting off the cable ties at the destination, just ask the hotel reception for a pair of scissors during check-in and the problem is solved.
If you don't have a means of cutting off the cable ties at the destination, just ask the hotel reception for a pair of scissors during check-in and the problem is solved.
Apr 26, 2009, 4:31 pm
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Hey members.
Im just wondering if anyone knows in brisbane where to fine luggage bags (Qantas brand) ?
I have a small luggage bag i brought last year from a bag shop in the shopping centre.. that bag shop is not there anymore. So i dont no where els to look for the Qantas brand bags and luggages for all sizes to choose from.
It is a very quality brand material luggage bags... durable and has the quaranteed sticker on it if it ever breaks they fix it free.
Im just wondering if anyone knows in brisbane where to fine luggage bags (Qantas brand) ?
I have a small luggage bag i brought last year from a bag shop in the shopping centre.. that bag shop is not there anymore. So i dont no where els to look for the Qantas brand bags and luggages for all sizes to choose from.
It is a very quality brand material luggage bags... durable and has the quaranteed sticker on it if it ever breaks they fix it free.
Apr 26, 2009, 5:11 pm
#37
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Hey members.
Im just wondering if anyone knows in brisbane where to fine luggage bags (Qantas brand) ?
I have a small luggage bag i brought last year from a bag shop in the shopping centre.. that bag shop is not there anymore. So i dont no where els to look for the Qantas brand bags and luggages for all sizes to choose from.
It is a very quality brand material luggage bags... durable and has the quaranteed sticker on it if it ever breaks they fix it free.
Im just wondering if anyone knows in brisbane where to fine luggage bags (Qantas brand) ?
I have a small luggage bag i brought last year from a bag shop in the shopping centre.. that bag shop is not there anymore. So i dont no where els to look for the Qantas brand bags and luggages for all sizes to choose from.
It is a very quality brand material luggage bags... durable and has the quaranteed sticker on it if it ever breaks they fix it free.
I typed in 'buy qantas bags' into google and found this one very quickly (In the first few non-sponsored queries)
http://www.bagworld.com.au/shop/bran...and-Suitcases/
Apr 26, 2009, 7:17 pm
#38
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Remember the 7kg onboard isn't to be a pain, it's a safety requirement (I know there's that word again!) Bags from memory is the 2nd highest reason for injury to passengers. I'd hate to be the person having 15kg worth of luggage fall on their head. If your laptop does weigh that much you can carry it in it's own case in addition to another piece of hand luggage since you are allowed two pieces domestically.
Also to note domestically the charge for excess baggage is not $50-70 a kilo, it's only $10.
Also to note domestically the charge for excess baggage is not $50-70 a kilo, it's only $10.
Apr 26, 2009, 7:24 pm
#39
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Remember the 7kg onboard isn't to be a pain, it's a safety requirement (I know there's that word again!) Bags from memory is the 2nd highest reason for injury to passengers. I'd hate to be the person having 15kg worth of luggage fall on their head. If your laptop does weigh that much you can carry it in it's own case in addition to another piece of hand luggage since you are allowed two pieces domestically.
Also to note domestically the charge for excess baggage is not $50-70 a kilo, it's only $10.
Also to note domestically the charge for excess baggage is not $50-70 a kilo, it's only $10.
Saftey is important, when it's more likely for a bag to hit you on the head than it is to have to use any of the other safety equipment on board.
Apr 26, 2009, 10:39 pm
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You may find most answers to the questions you ask via Google or Qantas directly.
I typed in 'buy qantas bags' into google and found this one very quickly (In the first few non-sponsored queries)
http://www.bagworld.com.au/shop/bran...and-Suitcases/
I typed in 'buy qantas bags' into google and found this one very quickly (In the first few non-sponsored queries)
http://www.bagworld.com.au/shop/bran...and-Suitcases/
I think theres a large store called luggageworld in brisbane but i dont think they have qantas brand at all... i just checked thier website and they dont have.. they just have bags on that brand but not luggage trollycase.
Apr 26, 2009, 10:43 pm
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Having seen duty free booze fall from overheads on hard landings back on the old 747-200's, I can totally agree with eo here. I've seen litres of booze fall on heads. They're substantially less than 7kg, and it's not going to be good for the noggin regardless.
Saftey is important, when it's more likely for a bag to hit you on the head than it is to have to use any of the other safety equipment on board.
Saftey is important, when it's more likely for a bag to hit you on the head than it is to have to use any of the other safety equipment on board.
To drew thank to you again. Yes well the bottles ill be buying in melbourne red european wines ill have it in my luggage trollycase.. not my carry on bag but same time bottles can leak and break so ill have to shove them in bottle boxers. if it ever fits in the luggage or maybe just carry an extra plastic bag with me on board since you indicated your aloud to have 2 accese bags on board i think.
Aniways we all want to bring alot of things. Just sometimes we all just to follow the tuff tight regulation laws.. I think qantas has tighten its rules so much.. from been a huge kilograms to now days down to only 23kilos and carry on bags bag then can carry as much as 30 or so kilo.. now days its well and truely 7kilos.
You take care and viewers
EDIT UPDATE: I just called the store in brisbane they no longer hve qantas brand so its all sold out. But he indicated they have a different name but made by qantas brand and its called swiss. So plenty of these i suppose. Now its called swiss but still manufactor by qantas, So if your wanting good luggage case gues these are just some of the good brands to buy. Rather then buying one from cheap stores where luggages end up breaking up.
sandra
Last edited by ansettlad; Apr 26, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Apr 26, 2009, 11:27 pm
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Apr 26, 2009, 11:31 pm
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To eo... thanks for correcting me of the price. I thought they charge higher because they do that so no one ends up paying just a small 10.00 atherwise everyone would do it and the plane is hevier of course. Not to worry thanks for the correction
To drew thank to you again. Yes well the bottles ill be buying in melbourne red european wines ill have it in my luggage trollycase.. not my carry on bag but same time bottles can leak and break so ill have to shove them in bottle boxers. if it ever fits in the luggage or maybe just carry an extra plastic bag with me on board since you indicated your aloud to have 2 accese bags on board i think.
Aniways we all want to bring alot of things. Just sometimes we all just to follow the tuff tight regulation laws.. I think qantas has tighten its rules so much.. from been a huge kilograms to now days down to only 23kilos and carry on bags bag then can carry as much as 30 or so kilo.. now days its well and truely 7kilos.
You take care and viewers
EDIT UPDATE: I just called the store in brisbane they no longer hve qantas brand so its all sold out. But he indicated they have a different name but made by qantas brand and its called swiss. So plenty of these i suppose. Now its called swiss but still manufactor by qantas, So if your wanting good luggage case gues these are just some of the good brands to buy. Rather then buying one from cheap stores where luggages end up breaking up.
sandra
To drew thank to you again. Yes well the bottles ill be buying in melbourne red european wines ill have it in my luggage trollycase.. not my carry on bag but same time bottles can leak and break so ill have to shove them in bottle boxers. if it ever fits in the luggage or maybe just carry an extra plastic bag with me on board since you indicated your aloud to have 2 accese bags on board i think.
Aniways we all want to bring alot of things. Just sometimes we all just to follow the tuff tight regulation laws.. I think qantas has tighten its rules so much.. from been a huge kilograms to now days down to only 23kilos and carry on bags bag then can carry as much as 30 or so kilo.. now days its well and truely 7kilos.
You take care and viewers
EDIT UPDATE: I just called the store in brisbane they no longer hve qantas brand so its all sold out. But he indicated they have a different name but made by qantas brand and its called swiss. So plenty of these i suppose. Now its called swiss but still manufactor by qantas, So if your wanting good luggage case gues these are just some of the good brands to buy. Rather then buying one from cheap stores where luggages end up breaking up.
sandra
Apr 26, 2009, 11:42 pm
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I have a trollycase i brought last year it has the name in silver metal QANTAS on it.. so it came with a big qantas logo tag with its information and its quality of this luggage/bag
Yes he indicated that they also have the swissGear brand luggage/bags. So they just the same company of the makers. I understand qantas is not a factory but its just the commercial logo added and its quality. I like these bags but the swissgear not too sure... ill just have to check them out and ather brands.
Last time i went overseas years ago and i had a cheap large luggage suitecase and i brought it from one of these cheap 1.00dollar shop things and the bag was about 20.00 and over time it made a crack hole on the bottom side of the material. So not good specialy traveling overseas.. Just because airline carriers end up throwing and lifting and throwing the luggage passanger bags in the carrier board below the airline deck. So thats why i want quality but at a fair price coure i wont end up paying too much just for a luggage. Just the qualuty what it matters the most ill say.
Anwyays all good
thanks to everyones comments of it and yes thanks for the latest link too.
sandra^
Apr 27, 2009, 1:11 am
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