Fuel prices are increasing daily and airlines are scrambling to find ways to generate revenue. Therefore, rules are regulations may change daily. For example, the weight allowance on a Delta Air Lines flight is currently forty pounds (or eighteen kilograms). It is stated on their website. Check the website of your particular airlines. The weight restriction may change and there may be charges if the checked luggage exceeds the limit.

One further note, there are readers of this space who travel with laptops. Check with the airlines on whether an extra battery is allowed, in carry on luggage. The battery regulations may change with the country and with the airlines. For example, this is Delta’s recommendations, linked to their website. In order to avoid any unpleasant surprises prior to boarding, check to see if that extra laptop battery is allowed in your country and with your airlines.

In closing, keep in mind that these are extraordinary times for the airlines. Even a seasoned road warrior cannot assume that what were the regulations a few weeks ago will hold true for the next trip. Check beforehand - and check often…

Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
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