Comments on: Can you fly to a ski resort without checking luggage?

By: Hilary Nangle

Hilary Nangle — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:17:47 +0000

Actually, my roll aboard and boots take up less space than most single roll aboards. Depending upon the seat configuration, either fits under the seat in front of me. So no, I’m not taking up more than my share, actually far less. As for my coat, again, it does extra duty serving as lumbar support, pillow, or jacket as needed. Only goes above after the bulkhead door closes if there’s room.

By: Liz K.

Liz K. — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:54:41 +0000

Great tips and thanks for the inspiration. This will apply to an upcoming trip in March. But…would you do anything differently if you were going to a wedding in ski country?? (My first cold weather wedding – NO idea what to wear.)

At least we are not required to “ski in” to the ceremony…

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:08:59 +0000

Fly to a ski destination with only carry-on luggage? I simply walk off the plane and out of the airport.
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Ohhh, yeah. An article advocating only carry-on. Let me preface this by saying, Yes, I know, waiting at the baggage claim takes time. Yes, I know, paying for bags is an added expense to traveling. And, lastly, yes, I know, you’re too important to check baggage, but………………………..

There’s LIMITED SPACE. Count the overheads on the next aircraft you enter. An overhead is supposed to be for the entire row, if not more. Not just for YOU, and your rollaboard AND your briefcase, which you refuse to put under your seat because you dont want to obstruct your legroom. Ohhh, let’s not forget winter coats.

Be realistic. I see carry-on bags being checked daily at the gates. Packing SMART is great, but expecting to travel carry-on only is getting harder and harder these days. More and more flight attendants are greeting you at the door with, “Sorry, Bins are full, we’ll NEED to check that.”

By: Freedom

Freedom — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:16:37 +0000

And b prepared to annoy the living daylights out of every other passenger because you’ve now taken up most of the overhead space. Sorry, but this is the kind of person I hate flying with. At best, you’ve got boots, and one large bag. Which of those do you plan on putting under the seat in front of you? Because otherwise, you are taking up someone else’s space.