Ditch big bags, invest in proper carry-on luggage: travel expert
If a $25 baggage-check fee is enough to make you re-think your packing strategy, expert packer Anne McAlpin has a few tips for you.
If a $25 baggage-check fee is enough to make you re-think your packing strategy, expert packer and travel writer Anne McAlpin has a few tips for you.
Air Canada followed WestJet this week and announced that economy-class passengers travelling within Canada, as well as those flying to and from the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico, will now have to pay $25 to check a bag.
According to McAlpin though, a few strategic packing moves could help you to keep the cash in your pocket.
Her tips include:
- Invest in a light-weight, correct-sized carry-on bag
- Use clear, resealable bags for small items like undergarments to save space and stay organized
- Never "panic-pack": try to organize yourself several days in advance
- Remember that when travelling, you are "there to observe, not be observed"
She spoke with CBC Sudbury Morning North radio show host Markus Schwabe on Friday.