Anyone who has balanced, dragged or carried a too-heavy suitcase through the airport knows there’s a distinct cost to overpacking. What’s more, the price of not lightening your load is taxing to the environment, as heavy baggage means heavy planes means heavy carbon emissions.
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Seven tips for traveling lightly
November 15th, 2010
Luggage Boy Spirit Airlines begins charging for carry-on luggage
August 2nd, 2010
Luggage Boy Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesSpirit Airlines Inc. planes sit on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport in this file photo. Spirit Airlines became the first in the industry to begin charging passengers for carry-on luggage as of Sunday, according to…
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25 million pieces of luggage lost in 2009 (People’s Daily)
March 25th, 2010
Luggage Boy 25 million bags went missing in 2009 in the world’s airports, resulting in losses of about 2.5 billion US dollars to the airline industry, according to the data released by air transport electronics group SITA Thursday. The report shows that among the lost baggage, 52 per cent were misplaced during aircraft transfers, while another 16 percent were not loaded on planes on time. Other problems …
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What Is The Best Backpack I Can Carry On Planes And Travel Comfortably Across Europe With?
January 19th, 2010
Luggage Boy I’d like to find a backpack that can both go on an airplane as a carry-on and I could comfortably carry around for a weekend in Europe travelling. Suggestions? Frame isn’t important, as long as it’s well built.

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