On 2 May, 17:48, wedontd...@hotmail.com wrote:
> 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
> > Eating out in London? Read my tips...http://congokid.com
>
> 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
check in bag limit 15kg per person one bag only
|