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Packing and Luggage
Luggage woes can bring a lot of, well, baggage to the low-cost carrier experience. We've been there. Here are some thoughts.
Q: Are there luggage requirements or penalties?
A: Low-cost carriers in Europe have begun to charge for checking luggage. Some airlines also impose hefty penalties on passengers whose checked luggage exceeds posted weight limits. Read the small print! We've experienced hefty luggage fees for checking otherwise unassuming bags. These check-in surprises can quickly cast a dark shadow on your low-cost experience.
Also, be sure to check out our carrier reviews of the low-cost carriers. We've outlined baggage policies for each.
In some cases, carriers will allow you to bring one piece of hand luggage (usually with a weight limit of 8-10 kg) and one personal item (coat, handbag, laptop). In this case especially, we'd go so far as to suggest never checking luggage on low-cost carriers in Europe. These budget airlines are designed to get you from point A to point B with a carry-on bag, not your life's possessions in the hold.
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