However, this costs the airlines $.
Some low priced flyers - like RyanAir & Spirit - gave their bottom line a boost by charging for these 'handhelds'.
Others LPFs limit the weight of these bags to as low as 15 lbs. Yes, there's a pre-boarding weigh-in. Move the scale even a nano ounce more & into the plane belly they go - for the fee.
And how long until the 'big boys' - Delta, Continental, American, etal - start milking money from this carry-on cash cow?
Before you burn your frequent flyer cards & start perusing the Amtrak or Greyhound timetables, our friends at Jaktogo have another suggestion:
Why not wear all your luggage?
Believe it or not, this is a coat.
It does unfold & is loaded with pockets where you can stuff a couple of shirts, pants, socks, boxers (or briefs) or even a sweater, jacket & a towel (or 2). Enough for a week's vacation.
And since (at the time of this writing) there are no charges for bringing on a jacket, all of your stuff flies free.
At 1st some airlines baulked at this being a bonafide coat, but now most agree its 'jacket-worthy' & some even let it board in its folded state.
Ok, you're not going to be making cover of GQ by wearing this -does anyone remember the 60s 'Balloon Dress'? (is a Nehru Jacket version next?) - but some feel the savings is worth the fashion faux pas.
And now they've added a few different styles. But remember - the larger the coat size, the more stuff you can stuff.
Want to see how it works? -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEMS8CMfJ_g
http://www.jaktogo.com/shop.php
That's less than some airlines' one trip bag fee.
Buy one & the fashion statement you'll be making is either:
1. That you like to save some air fare moola.
Or
2. You're really 'jones-ing' for the 60s.
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