Number One Consumer Irritation

Consumer Reports recently compiled a list in their June 2010 issue of the top irritations people experience when dealing with airline travel, the top five were: poor communications about delays, can’t reach a live service rep, rude and unhelpful staff,  added fees, and the number one irritation, luggage fees!

The first four complaints I cannot help you with, however the number one complaint, luggage fees, can be eliminated with the purchase of an expandable wide body carry-on bag or reduced with the purchase of lightweight luggage. In addition it is essential you follow the oldest and best packing advice out there!

Some of the top wide body carry-on bags now available includes the Brigg’s & Riley’s Baseline 20” Carry On Expandable Wide Body Upright and the Victorinox NXT 4.0 Mobilizer Extra Capacity Wheeled Carry-On . With a capacity of over 2500 cubic inches and 2+ inches of expansion capability you can fit all your essentials in these marvelous carry-on bags without having to pay an additional dime in checked luggage fees.

If you simply cannot manage with only a carry-on, be sure to check out the lightest luggage lines available to ensure your luggage is adding the minimum weight to your total weight allowance; Antler Luggage, High Sierra’s Elevate and Eagle Creek’s HC2 are three great choices for durable extremely lightweight luggage!

Finally,the best way to avoid additional luggage fees, follow the best packing rule out there; pack your bag and then take half of it out!!!!!