On May 1, 8:04 am, congokid wrote:
> In article <1177970702.147797.112...@l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com>,
> wedontd...@hotmail.com writes
>
> >well....I do have one "purse" that I could fit the laptop bag into!
>
> That would be considered a large handbag in the UK/Ireland. Purses here
> usually aren't much bigger than pocket-sized men's wallets. For most low
> cost airlines a handbag counts as a single item, and a laptop as
> another. Possibly you could bring a lightweight nylon carrier to stuff
> both bags into, and it should be fine if it met the weight/size
> restrictions for hand luggage.
>
> >Just not sure how sticky they are when it comes to following the rules
> >to a "T" ...I want to have the laptop as well as some travel items
> >available, especially since I've got a five hour stopover in
> >Frankfurt, then a two hour layover in Dublin.
>
> I wouldn't take chances with baggage with the low cost airlines. You
> could be forced to check in items (such as a laptop) that you'd rather
> not, paying a lot more for the privilege of doing so. Or have to leave
> it behind altogether.
>
> I flew Ryanair UK to Sardinia at Easter and was sweating over whether my
> hand and checked in luggage were going to meet the weight allowances.
> Even though some checked in bags belonging to my party were heavier than
> the stated 15kg limit, no one was asked to pay for excess baggage. But I
> did notice lots of other passengers being asked to redistribute the
> contents of their luggage.
>
> Last weekend Easyjet staff at Gatwick were scrupulous about the
> restriction to a single item of hand luggage, no matter the weight. My
> travelling companion had two bags - a sleep machine and a laptop, both
> in cases and neither of which would have survived the baggage handlers -
> but was able to carry on both as one was essential medical equipment.
> There was little notice paid checking in on the return flight from
> Belfast International.
>
> >I don't think I need to worry about the electronics though, do I? I
> >will need to carry a car charger and don't want to put it in the
> >checked bag, just in case.
>
> I always put all my chargers in my checked luggage as it keeps my hand
> luggage weight down. I usually carry a small rucksack on board, which is
> big enough for my laptop (in a padded sleeve), camera, spare shoes and
> other bits and small electronics.
>
> >The big issue is liquids, correct?
>
> The liquids I brought stayed in the checked in suitcase. If you can't
> access yours during stopovers, invest in some small plastic containers.
> I can't see anything on the Ryanair website about it, but you may be
> able to phone.
> --
> congokid
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Very helpful - thank you . I will take a knapsack as a carry on and
keep everything in there. Have to check in a bag however - can't seem
to get it down to traveling that lightly yet!
Sheila_Mc
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