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Paying For A Checked Bag? Say What?

 

American Airlines will soon be charging $15 for you to check a piece of luggage. Honestly. How are we supposed to pack multiple fabulous outfits for our girlfriend weekends?

We have already been working at whittling down our weekend luggage to avoid the inevitable lost-bag crisis that no one enjoys on a weekend jaunt. The airlines are now just reinforcing our decision, so it's not a big deal.

overstuffed suitcase

 

Creative carry-on packing, paired with smart girlfriend coordinating, are the keys. Have ONE person bring a flatiron. Have another person bring the power-hairdryer. Have yet another person bring the industrial-size canister of Aqua-Net.

What do you mean we're not using Aqua-Net anymore?

  • Pack things inside your shoes
  • Roll, baby, roll - rolled clothing packs tighter
  • Wear as much as you can on the flight - think LAYERS
  • Accessories, accessories, accessories
  • Share clothing

You will need to try to scootch onto the plane as early as possible, because with the new "checked bag tax" those overhead compartments are going to be as overstuffed as your luggage.

Don't let it frighten or discourage you. Think of it as a challenge. You and your girlfriends may want to hold contests to see who can pack the lightest.

The winner gets a brand new can of Aqua-Net!



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permalink this comment JoshOnTheBus Fri May 30, 2008 at 00.18 am

NOOOOO! I'm all for minimal luggage, but a checked bag is totally necessary due to that whole can't-bring-your-toiletries-in-hand-bags rule. This is just a ploy to offset soaring petrol costs, but rather than stinging a chosen few it will bite at everyone who moisturizes. And that, friends, is us. Boo, AA, boo.

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