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Airline Restrictions and How to Pack Light

Airline restrictions are challenging travelers with how to pack light.

This is tough for my family as we have never quite grasped that concept. But with these restrictions, while packing for vacation, we are having to learn how.

In fact we have turned it into a game! When we arrive at the check in counter we try to guess how heavy the bags are. (I usually win - but that is probably because I packed them in the first place!)

We are now planning what we are going to take with us and cutting down. Even with our concerted efforts, we still manage to come home with clean clothes! If you have some tips you can share with us here at: How to Pack Light.

Check out this video on how to pack light!

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How many times have you boarded your flight only to find there is no overhead space. Why? because many passengers are now trying to pack everything in their carry on bag.

Airlines all over the world are cutting back on baggage allowances. They are restricting the size and weight allotments (usually 50 lbs max) and the majority are now charging for extra bags (more than 1) and some are even charging for your first bag too.

Make sure when you book your flight you know what your airline restrictions are.

These constraints are causing passengers to become more creative when it comes to luggage. Many are now trying to find ways to take all of their belongings in their carry on bags. Some are joining loyalty programs and sticking with one airline so their baggage allowance is more per trip.

Bottom line - you have to plan what you are going to need when you travel. Think it through and decided if you really need all of those t-shirts. One thing my mother always told me plan what you are going to take with you and then cut it in half. Really you don't need as much as you think you do.