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To: Kaslin

This is why my family and I (who only fly United) never check our bags. 10 day trip to Hawaii —> all carry on. It’s the art of packing, and it saves you the headache.


2 posted on 03/31/2014 11:48:20 AM PDT by BlueStateRightist (Government is best which governs least.)
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6 posted on 03/31/2014 11:53:11 AM PDT by Daffynition ("If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." ~ Henry Ford)
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To: BlueStateRightist

Personally, I don’t fly at all if I don’t have to. I’d rather drive 99% of the time, unless I’m getting into the realm of 3+ days each way.

When I do have to fly, I pack as light as possible, and go carry-on only, like you state.


7 posted on 03/31/2014 11:53:12 AM PDT by kevkrom (I'm not an unreasonable man... well, actually, I am. But hear me out anyway.)
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To: BlueStateRightist

UPS your bags.


11 posted on 03/31/2014 11:58:35 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: BlueStateRightist
10 day trip to Hawaii--->all carry on

Is that you Phil?

25 posted on 03/31/2014 12:09:23 PM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: BlueStateRightist

The only way to fly...United, at least.


28 posted on 03/31/2014 12:11:38 PM PDT by onedoug
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To: BlueStateRightist

I take some old clothes and undergarments and throw them away on the trip. More space coming back.


30 posted on 03/31/2014 12:15:34 PM PDT by Fledermaus (I support Joe Carr in the TN GOP Primary against Lamar!)
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To: BlueStateRightist
The problem with carry-on is that you have to be hyperattentive to make sure you get a spot in the overhead baggage compartment.

The airlines have oversold their frequent flyer miles and so now all you can get for being a loyal flyer is getting on the plane ahead of everyone else.

If you're like me and fly whatever is cheapest, then you're not in one of these programs and you end up at the back of the line praying there is still some space for your carry-on.

34 posted on 03/31/2014 12:21:54 PM PDT by who_would_fardels_bear
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To: BlueStateRightist

When I fly to Hawaii, I take a mostly empty suitcase with me. Then I buy clothes out there. Quality Hawaiian shirts are much cheaper to buy in Hawaii, so long as you stay away from the tourist shacks - like ABC Stores.


35 posted on 03/31/2014 12:24:51 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: BlueStateRightist

I have found it cheaper to just buy new clothes than check in bags. But I travel solo. I have a room in Kailua with everything I need and I am always singled out by the blueshirt perverts for not having carryon or checked bags.


61 posted on 03/31/2014 1:27:31 PM PDT by Organic Panic
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To: BlueStateRightist

“The art of packing” for me involves rolling up all clothes, not taking the “just in case” stuff (i.e., leisure suits, etc.)


80 posted on 03/31/2014 5:05:13 PM PDT by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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