Excess Luggage Tip

Whilst at the gym today I chatted to an acquaintance about holidays and travel. He told me an anecdote about checking in luggage at the airport which could be helpful:-

• Approach check-in desk with luggage
• When requested, lift and slide case on to conveyor-belt
• Leave a few inches overhanging at your side in order that case is not completely on belt
• When clerk activates conveyor-belt, keep an eye on digital weight display to see weight increasing by a few kilos!

I always weigh my case on digital scales at home anyway; however this could be helpful if you're homeward-bound and worried that you might be close to the limit - which could well be 20 kilos on some charter flights.