Poll of the Week: Checking Bags

[SarahS]

Are you the type of traveler that squeezes everything into a carry-on, or do you check a bag or two on every trip? Vote in our poll!

[soliteyah]

If I can possibly help it, I won't check a bag. I hate waiting at baggage claim, am paranoid that the airline will lose my luggage, and refuse to pay those obnoxious fees.

That said, I did check bags when I was going over to Scotland to live for nine months. I had to take a ton of clothes, books, etc.

[dhammer53]

Most of my trips are short, so I carry on.

When I travel on vacation with my wife, I get stuck checking a bag or 2.

Since I have status with United, I don't have to pay a fee.

[cruiztime]

Several years ago my husband's luggage was lost on our way to a Transatlantic cruise out of Rio. Never again. My luggage doesn't leave my side now. I have learned to pack smart and light and enjoy the freedom it allows me. I only bring clothes I know I will wear and mix and matcxh tops and pants. We still cruise and I smile as I board looking at all the pieces of luggage people bring with them traveling. I am leaving for a 18 day vacation/cruise to Europe next month with my small carry-on and little back pack. Such a pleasure.

[jocap]

These days we normally travel with a package, which includes a suitcase weighing 23k, and a carry on bag, so it doesn't apply.
Previously, we've travelled round N. Europe with those small, wheeled cases, and stopped at laundrettes.
Jo.