Something which was said a couple of months ago bears repeating: If you can't resist buying a lot of heavy books in Denver, it is far more economical to make a trip to the shopping center across the way and ship the books home via book-rate postage. You may have to wait a few days to get them, but that certainly beats the hefty over-weight charges that would apply in the airport!!
Also, after Tina's advice on packing, I went to the website for the airline I'm traveling on... where I also learned that if I happen to be flying on two different carriers, the overcharge would apply for EACH carrier!! But I also realized that I DO get to check TWO bags... and I had forgotten that! So pack one lightly for the trip out OR use one as a carry-on for the trip out and use a hefty tote-bag as your carry-on coming home - and check two bags instead of one. Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: ceztina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <lace@arachne.com> > Date: 6/17/2005 10:23:42 AM > Subject: Re: [lace] Re: Traveling with Lace Equipment > > To add to the advise given. Also weight your suitcase before you start packing. I have a suitcase which is large enough to put my frame in it when I travel, but it is heavy and sturdy. I have been given a "Heavy" label by 3 airlines when the bags are going through the checking. This includes, Northwest, British Midland and Delta. So far I have not exceeded the weight limit, but the bag was also not packed as full as it could have been. I may have to stop buying books on the way home, or not take classes if I can't have one suitcase for my supplies and a second for clothes. > > This situation is a pain, but I believe the airlines may now be receivng more health claims from handlers and are cracking down on our heavy bags. Just a note, I regularily lift my bag into the car going to and from the airport. So, as a woman, what does this mean for 'the weaker sex'. > > Dianne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
