Does your checked baggage do a mileage run as well?
Mar 7, 2008 | 5:11 am
#1
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Does your checked baggage do a mileage run as well?
I'm flying out to Asia in a couple of months to stay a few weeks. I was thinking of maximizing the number of connections on my routing to increase my miles but I was wondering.. if I check baggage, does it follow me at every stop? Because if so it will surely be lost amidst all the tight connections and transfers. Should I just stick with the simplest itinerary possible in this case?
Also, since I recently discovered the joys of traveling carry-on-only.. it's not possible to spend a month in Asia with just carry-on, right? Doesn't hurt to ask..
Also, since I recently discovered the joys of traveling carry-on-only.. it's not possible to spend a month in Asia with just carry-on, right? Doesn't hurt to ask..
Mar 7, 2008 | 7:13 am
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I spent almost two months in Asia, carry on only. And I had all my camera kit with me as well, in addition to laptop and transmission gear. It's certainly do-able.
I did check a bag on the return, but only for all the souvenir gifts I had bought.
I did check a bag on the return, but only for all the souvenir gifts I had bought.
Mar 7, 2008 | 10:36 am
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Your checked bags go with you. I think if you have about 1 hr or so for each connection, you should be fine. Are these stopovers or just connections? If the connections are tight, bring a small carry-on with you to tide you over for a couple of days.
Go for the miles! That's why we're here
drew
Go for the miles! That's why we're here
drew
Mar 7, 2008 | 11:36 am
#4
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Similar here. I travel very light, and buy what I need when I get to Asia... it is so easy to get clothes, toiletries, what-have-you, that it simply doesn't pay to load myself down before I go. If I get a bunch of stuff while traveling, I get an inexpensive duffel bag and check it on the return.
Mar 7, 2008 | 2:42 pm
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Baggage hassles is why so many of us travel carry-on only. It is quite possible to travel for weeks at a time with no checked luggage*
* exceptions may apply depending on the gear you have to bring (eg some not allowed in the cabin)
The trick is to pack light.
* exceptions may apply depending on the gear you have to bring (eg some not allowed in the cabin)
The trick is to pack light.
Mar 8, 2008 | 4:20 am
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Similar here. I travel very light, and buy what I need when I get to Asia... it is so easy to get clothes, toiletries, what-have-you, that it simply doesn't pay to load myself down before I go. If I get a bunch of stuff while traveling, I get an inexpensive duffel bag and check it on the return.
Mar 8, 2008 | 8:20 am
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Or the reverse. Your job may require you to carry on too much 'gear' and consequently, you have to check your clothes.