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Pollpott
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Keep It Under Your Coat.
I think this subject has come up before on this forum, but I thought I would just draw your attention to an article in yesterday’s Observer, from which I have ‘borrowed’ most of these details!
Generally, flying with a low-cost airline normally means exorbitant luggage charges. With Ryanair, (surprise, surprise,) the lowest of the low-cost airlines, charging the most. They now charge £40 per-bag for a return trip.
Recently, because of such hidden extras, airlines are seeing an increase in what are called ‘layer players,’ people who actually wear most of there holiday clothes. They use ‘poacher coats’, multi-pocketed jackets, whose sole aim is to carry as much as possible without actually putting it in your suitcase. Such coats, according to Debenhams, have increased by about200% in the last few weeks. And even parka jackets, by John Rocha, have increased by as much as 350%. They can be used to carry everything from pants, knickers, socks and t-shirts etc. Specially designed for use on airlines, and hoping to avoid the high luggage charges, is a jacket with more than 45 pockets!!!
Also, hand luggage, where there is no weight restriction, should be used to carry such things as cameras, books, shoes and medications.
Another sensible suggestion, from a Lastminute.com spokeman, says using lightweight luggage rather than the older, heavier suitcases can also reduce baggage expenses.
Food for thought, I think. Every little helps.
Tony.
I think this subject has come up before on this forum, but I thought I would just draw your attention to an article in yesterday’s Observer, from which I have ‘borrowed’ most of these details!
Generally, flying with a low-cost airline normally means exorbitant luggage charges. With Ryanair, (surprise, surprise,) the lowest of the low-cost airlines, charging the most. They now charge £40 per-bag for a return trip.
Recently, because of such hidden extras, airlines are seeing an increase in what are called ‘layer players,’ people who actually wear most of there holiday clothes. They use ‘poacher coats’, multi-pocketed jackets, whose sole aim is to carry as much as possible without actually putting it in your suitcase. Such coats, according to Debenhams, have increased by about200% in the last few weeks. And even parka jackets, by John Rocha, have increased by as much as 350%. They can be used to carry everything from pants, knickers, socks and t-shirts etc. Specially designed for use on airlines, and hoping to avoid the high luggage charges, is a jacket with more than 45 pockets!!!
Also, hand luggage, where there is no weight restriction, should be used to carry such things as cameras, books, shoes and medications.
Another sensible suggestion, from a Lastminute.com spokeman, says using lightweight luggage rather than the older, heavier suitcases can also reduce baggage expenses.
Food for thought, I think. Every little helps.
Tony.
The people who try it might be chuffed with themselves, but what about the comfort/safety of their fellow passengers?