Traveling to the U.S. from Canada?

January 12, 2010 by Rosalind Gardner
Filed under Travel News

I’m heading down to #asw (Affiliate Summit) in Las Vegas on Saturday and after checking both the Air Canada and sites, realized that my wheeled laptop case would not be accepted as carry-on luggage — they would demand that it be checked.

Right.

I’ve seen how baggage handlers launch bags (and guitars) onto the conveyor and after having airport security break one Vaio, I’m not about to let those guys take a crack at wrecking another one.

So, I bought a cheapo Certified Data laptop bag at London Drugs today, similar to the one shown below from eBags.

Here are the allowances as posted on the Air Canada site.

1 or more personal items
Maximum weight of 10kg (22lb).

Important: Please consult Transport Canada guidelines or visit the CATSA website for details on permissible carry-on items such as:

small purseor pouch: 25cm x 30cm x 14cm (10 in. x 12 in. x 5.5 in.)
book, magazine
small electronic device such as cell phone or MP3 player
diaper bag
laptop computer (in regular carrying case)*
camera
musical instrument
cane, crutches, walker, special needs item
medical device
medication

*larger purses, briefcases, attaché cases and laptops in suitcases or ‘on wheels’ are not allowed.

Pictures of what’s acceptable are available through this PDF on the CATSA site.

Tags: carry-on, Luggage, travel

Frommer’s Lightweight Luggage Collection

October 27, 2008 by Rosalind Gardner
Filed under Luggage

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Great prices, lightweight and good-looking – what more could you want from a piece of luggage?

PRLog (Press Release) “ Oct 23, 2008“ It happens right about now. A sudden, jarring thought that the holidays are, in fact, coming. Holiday travel, holiday gifts, and holiday happiness-neatly squeezed into a precious window of time. The exciting news is that everything can be easily achieved with one smart purchase: fabulous and affordable Frommer’s Luggage.

Whether journeying across the state or around the world, the travel adventure will be enhanced with this handsomely crafted luggage collection. Lightweight yet powerfully durable, each bag expertly combines superb quality and exceptional detail with the heavy-duty construction and modern practicalities required by today’s stricter travel environments.

According to Frommer’s Luggage representative Cheryl Schulte, “Traveling is a whole new ballgame today, and new technologies in lightweight luggage can make holiday travel easier, more comfortable, and with the new surcharges, definitely less expensive. I think that’s why we’re seeing luggage making a comeback as a great gift in anticipation for a family vacation, or for college students, newlyweds, and those recent retirees who either don’t have luggage or just some old pieces stashed in the basement.”

With performance-engineering and an innovative patent-pending fiberglass graphite frame, Frommer’s Luggage elevates comfort and easy handling to a new level-with pieces that are up to 40 percent lighter than comparable luggage on the market today. The rugged polyester fabric withstands rough handling and all-weather conditions, while the fully lined interior features webbed tie-down straps for organizing packed clothes and mesh pockets for personal items. In addition, the lid has a zip-out “suiter” panel, cinch strap for hanging garments, two tie-downs straps, and a zippered mesh pocket. Uprights also include a wet pack.

For extra versatility, each piece of Frommer’s Luggage is thoughtfully designed with a detachable “add-a-bag” strap for carrying extra bags hands-free. Travelers will also appreciate the front panel construction with two packing pockets and the trolley uprights that expand two inches for extra packing capacity, as well as the lockable self-repairing nylon coil zippers on the main opening. Equally impressive and highly reflective of Frommer’s insightful approach to traveling are the many details that ensure the ultimate ease of handling. Some of the added features that make Frommer’s Luggage more convenient for travelers are:

Protected VelocityT inline skate wheels
One-button operation locking trolley handle system
A zippered back pocket with integrated ID tag on all uprights
Top and side “comfort” carrying handles
Molded polypropylene curb guards and kickplate

Ideally suited for everything from extensive travel to a grab-and-go weekend escape, Frommer’s Luggage is available in classic black and dashing burgundy in six classic pieces: a personal bag, trolley tote and garment bag, as well as expandable suiter trolleys in 21 inches, 25 inches and 29 inches.

Frommer’s Luggage is now available for purchase on eBags.com, luggage.com and other online retailers. Individual pieces in the collection range at a promo retail price of $39.99 to $119.99.

Tags: Frommer's, lightweight, Luggage

I Love My Baggallini Bags!

November 25, 2007 by Rosalind Gardner
Filed under Bags

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Let me say this first, I hate handbags and I absolutely refuse to carry one when I’m at home.

However, when I’m traveling, there are items that you absolutely must carry around with you i.e. passport and airline tickets to the airport, during transfers etc., that make having a handbag (or tote, or backpack) essential.