The fees airline's charge for early check-in or extra legroom may be annoying, but it is luggage charges where you can really get hurt. Packing for a trip has always been a hassle, but now you must be strategic. When it comes to luggage, bigger is not better.

A few inches or few pounds can really cost you. consumers struggling with weight issues can reshuffle their luggage or layer clothes. But if you pick a bag that's too big, there's not much to be done once at the airport.

 

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