Carry on vs checking bags - Packing question

[BobbyMaser]

don't forget that with bringing liquids, you can break it down to travel size bottles; empty bottles are pretty cheap....after having my Jamaica bags lost on route, I NEVER check them any more

[jesswade]

BobbyMaser, good reminder! and much cheaper than buying suntan lotion in Jamaica.

[Marblehead]

You can toss the shampoo if you shave your head! Respect --Marblehead

[Carrie]

Okay … I'll chime in. There are many reasons to check your baggage … the obvious we all know is size, limit, contents, weight. I have paid to bring for the orphans. It's a no brainer. I fly from Canada many times a year and it's always the same thing … does the bag fit? What are contents? Customs don't care your bag, merely contents. Did you know that you can have many mini bottles of spirits as they do not break the rules of content (you cannot consume on the flight) … it gets very old for frequent travellers to be held up with all this. Check the bag, have my bag and purse. My partner have a small bag. Kids need stuff. I'm sick of the borderline measure and time to disembark. My take and you please please check the bag. I can assure you I have competed with many that did carry on and I booked. Got all my creams on board.

[Carrie]

Nothing like what Captain says …. goodwill has no weight on return. I've heard you can get extra case waved but thus far I need to apply a little more persuasion or early notice. Crud Southwest has had some horrific and tragic events of recent weeks. It's hard enough for those suffering a loss … but we all get so affected. Luggage: Southwest … may we all be safe and give.

[Captain Oil]

I agree with Marko ................ baggage handling is so much more efficient these days in MoBay ............ we use the MoBay Club expedited service through Immigration / Customs and our baggage is always in the terminal before we can clear Immigration ................... much different then in years past when waiting for bags to arrive was always a pain.