PACKINGfor

BUSINESS TRAVEL

What You NEED to Know

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

Typically, travelers avoid checked luggage for two reasons:

1. Bag fees

2. Inconvenience +

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While extra fees aren't ideal, the average business traveler haslimited time or patience to deal with the hassle of extra bags.

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

Here are ways to avoid the luggagecarousel on your next business trip.

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PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

1) Make the Most of Your Personal Item

Ladies - take a look at the size of your purse. If you can't fit a full-sizewallet or book in there, consider using an alternate, larger bag whiletraveling to maximize your space.

Gentlemen - if you are simply carrying on a laptop case as yourpersonal item, think about using a backpack instead to give yourselfsurplus space after packing your carry-on.

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

2) Choose Your Carry-On Bag Carefully

While some airlines allow slightly larger bags, use a carry-on that iswithin these international carry-on standard dimensions - 21" x 13" x 9"inches, including pockets, wheels and handles - to ensure your bagmakes it through boarding.

21" x 13" x 9"

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

3) Wear Your Larger Items

Coats and boots take up much more space than shirts and flats. Sportyour space-hogging items during your flight to give yourself a little morespace for additional tolietries, blouses and shirts.

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

4) Roll Your Clothes Instead of Folding

Rolling your clothes instead of folding them takes up less space ANDcreates fewer wrinkles in your clothes when you unpack.

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

5) Don't Over Pack

Easier said than done, right? Be mindful of how many outfits per day vs.total you've packed. Can you wear something twice? Are you really goingto have time to wear those more casual items during your business travel.

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

6) Become a Master Tetris PackerPack all of your larger items - toiletry bags, shoes, jackets, etc. - into yourbag first, saving smaller items like socks and undergarments for last. These pieces are great for stuffing into small crevices and using everylast bit of space.

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

7) Follow the RulesNo matter how well you pack your carry-on, if you break any rules, youmay find your bag has to be checked and you'll be headed for thebaggage claim once you land. Check current TSA rules and regulationsto learn more about prohibited items.

PACKING FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL What You NEED to Know

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