Dear Edward Verdes and fellow goanet readers Baggage rules are important as baggage handlers today are not treated like beasts of burden, at the same time airlines have to make money keeping an eye on the carbon footprint.
Some airlines give you a weight limit but not how many maximum pieces of luggage. The weight limit of 32 kgs per item of baggage is a health and safety issue, think of the baggage handler who has to lift these all day. In the UK, you will be asked to remove luggage before check in or risk your luggage being left behind. Some airlines charge you less for the ticket, give you a lower luggage allowance and you can expect to pay London, UK to Goa 30 GBP per kilo and Goa to London, UK 36 GBP per kilo. You will be safe not to exceed 23 kgs per piece of baggage and check with airline to avoid unnecessary costs. Melvyn Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 20 September 2012
