Problem: Our missions team has been commissioned to take 5 monitors to Romania. In an effort to help the matter I brainstormed what i thought was a clever idea. Pack heavier items in my carry-on to allow more room. After some helpful comments from some seasoned international travelers, I have realized that im not as clever as i thought. From the airlines perspective its probably not the first time someone has tried to turn their travel plans into a mini FedEx transport. First Pastor Rich found the weight limits:
"Donnie, our itinerary states what the weight limits are. Our checked luggage has a limit of 50 pounds while the carry-on has a limit of 18 pounds."
Then Elizibeth Huffmaster, a Romanian Mission allumni provided a good warning:
"Read your airline website. Err on the safe side or have things you can dump in the trash. Weighing carry-ons can happen, usually has to do with the number of people on the plane. They WILL charge you for extra weight if they find out about it or ask you to dump it. Right there. No other options."
Thanks for the insight! So, with the monitors, we might hit the weight limit before the volume limit. I'll remember to stay flexible when packing. Donnie
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