Urgent help with backpack and airlines
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Urgent help with backpack and airlines
Hello All,
We're leaving tomorrow to Europe for 3 weeks, we have a backpack each; we called American Airlines and asked if we can check the backpacks and they say NO, is that true??
Also we want to know if the train station storage is safe to leave our things there for a couple of hours,.
Please, share your comments (specially those how have traveled with backpacks)
Regards, AMCHO
We're leaving tomorrow to Europe for 3 weeks, we have a backpack each; we called American Airlines and asked if we can check the backpacks and they say NO, is that true??
Also we want to know if the train station storage is safe to leave our things there for a couple of hours,.
Please, share your comments (specially those how have traveled with backpacks)
Regards, AMCHO
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Backpacks are specifically **permitted** according to AA's own web page on baggage allowances. See the bottom of the page, the listing under "sports items" of what's allowed under the regular baggage allowance!
https://www.aa.com/content/customerS...horEvent=false
https://www.aa.com/content/customerS...horEvent=false
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Ira: maybe we have to storage our backpacks in Pisa and Germany (Colonia)...
Anonymous, thanks for the link, I just printed it....!!!!!!!!!
Now I'm sure that we have the right to check the backpack....
Anonymous, thanks for the link, I just printed it....!!!!!!!!!
Now I'm sure that we have the right to check the backpack....
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Some rail stations, usually the larger and busier ones, have both money-operated luggage lockers and attended "left-luggage" rooms; smaller stations may just have the lockers. Either way I would think you can store your things with confidence about safety.
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Consider one of those plastic wrap services that the airports offer to ensure all straps are neatly stowed before presenting them at the baggage check-in: don't give them a reason to give you a hassle.
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Of course you can check on your backpacks! If that is your only luggage, then that is what you are allowed to take. Not sure why AA said no. I bring a backpack, large bag and small suitcase each time I travel and have always put them through as check-on items.
Not sure which train stations you are specifically thinking of, most train stations have done away with the security storage areas due to bomb threats, terrorism, etc. In fact, 3 years ago they were closed down in nearly all the train stations we were in (France, Germany). Last month, I still found that to be the case, however, there may be a few places open. IMO, you should leave a backpack at your hotel and just take out 1 backpack daily with just that day's essentials so it won't be heavy to carry. Then you and your friend/partner can switch off with carrying duties.
Not sure which train stations you are specifically thinking of, most train stations have done away with the security storage areas due to bomb threats, terrorism, etc. In fact, 3 years ago they were closed down in nearly all the train stations we were in (France, Germany). Last month, I still found that to be the case, however, there may be a few places open. IMO, you should leave a backpack at your hotel and just take out 1 backpack daily with just that day's essentials so it won't be heavy to carry. Then you and your friend/partner can switch off with carrying duties.
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Just secure the straps..the machines that push the bags around have big metal arms and they can spear soft sided luggage and catch the straps which will not be a good situation. Mine has a velcro flap that will allow you to tuck them in or all the ideas above are great like the box or outer bag....Dad has worked as a mechanic on these machines for 30 years with Delta, trust me I've heard the stories.
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