Baggage Fees May Popularize Art of Packing Light
July 30, 2008. Folks who are flying to a luxury vacation rental this year have discovered a new phenomenom in air travel - the baggage fee. This week, the new trend worsened when Delta announced it will double the fee for checking a second bag from $25 to $50.
That makes Delta one of the most expensive airlines to check baggage with. So, will the new policies lessen the amount of luggage travelers carry? Industry studies say they already have, as well as decrease the amount of lost luggage.
Which begs the question: How will you pack lighter on your next trip?
Here are a few tips:
1) Pack clothes that can be mixed and matched easily to create many different outfits, rather than packing individual outfits for no regard to how they mesh.
2) Research in advance whether your accomodations will provide basics. If you're going to Florida, for example, will the lodging provide beach towels?
3) Make sure that everything you carry-on will be useful throughout the duration of your trip, and not just on the plane.
