Practical tips

Do you have questions about the luggage you should bring on your trips?

Do you want to know what type of travel item is best for you? Not sure which suitcase or travel item to buy? What is the best option: a rigid suitcase, a blanda, one with wheels, one bolsa travel, one cabin…

In this section you will find practical advice and suggestions on which is the best option for you based on your needs. You can also check the luggage restrictions of the main airlines in the world, with their limitations on dimensions and weight. If after reading these tips, you still have questions, you can call us and we will advise you personally.

Airline restrictions

In the case of traveling with plane, it is important to be informed about the luggage restrictions of the airlines: weight, hand luggage, prohibited items, liquid transport etc. We recommend that before traveling by plane you contact your airline to inform you exactly of these limitations.

  • United Airlines
  • Transavia
  • Thai Airways
  • Tap Air Portugal
  • Tam
  • Swiss International Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • Ryanair
  • Qantas
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Olympic Airlines
  • Northwest Airlines
  • Mexican
  • Martinair
  • Malev
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • Lot
  • LAN
  • Korean Air
  • Klm
  • Japan
  • Iberia
  • Finnair
  • Easy Jet
  • Delta Airlines
  • Czech Airlines
  • Continental
  • China Airlines
  • Cebu Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Brussels Airlines
  • British Airways
  • BMI
  • Austrian Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • All Nippon Airways
  • Air New Zealand
  • ALITALIA
  • Air France
  • Air Canada
  • Aeromexico
  • Aerolineas Argentina
  • Aeroflot
  • Aer lingus
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT TO BE INVOICED

Regarding the maximum weight to be invoiced, in domestic flights the limit is 30 Kg. for passengers traveling in first class and of 20 Kg. for passengers in tourist class.

On international flights, the limits are the same, except for flights to America (USA, Canada and others), in which the limits are established based on the number and volume of packages transported. If we exceed this limit, we normally pay an excess baggage fee, which varies depending on the airline.

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HAND LUGGAGE

For hand luggage, you can choose between one Cabin suitcase and one bolsa cabin. The Cabin suitcase It is made of a more resistant material. The bolsa The cabin is made of softer material and can be placed more easily in aircraft compartments.

Practical tips
Practical tips
46-55 cm

Small size

Ideal for one day or a weekend getaway. The great advantage of these sizes is that they are generally accepted as Hand luggage In airlines. We recommend you combine it with a cabin bag either hand that adapts to the top of the suitcase ...

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56-65 cm

Small/ medium size

Ideal for one day or a weekend getaway. The great advantage of these sizes is that they are generally accepted as hand luggage in the airlines. We recommend you combine it with a cabin or handbag that suits the top of the suitcase.

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66-69 cm

Small/ large size

Ideal for one day or a weekend getaway. The great advantage of these sizes is that they are generally accepted as hand luggage in the airlines. We recommend you combine it with a cabin or handbag that suits the top of the suitcase.

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+70 cm

Large size

Ideal for one day or a weekend getaway. The great advantage of these sizes is that they are generally accepted as hand luggage in the airlines. We recommend you combine it with a cabin or handbag that suits the top of the suitcase.

Trip duration
  • 1 day
  • 2 days
  • 3 days
  • 4 - 7 days
  • 7 - 14 days
  • 2 weeks or more
Dimensions
  • 46 - 51 cm
  • 51 - 55 cm
  • 55 - 61 cm
  • 61 - 65 cm
  • 65 - 75 cm
  • +75 cm
Recommended size*
  • Small
  • Small medium
  • Large median
  • Big
  • Big
  • Big

Rigid suitcase or blanda?

The decision to choose between a rigid suitcase or a suitcase blanda, It depends largely on each person's personal preferences. However, there are characteristics that make us opt for one material or another. For example, rigid suitcases are more resistant to inclement weather and are also ideal for checking in on flights. They do not deform even when carrying a lot of luggage and are ideal for transporting fragile objects. Soft suitcases, on the other hand, weigh less and are more flexible, which makes them easier to adapt to the compartments of means of transport.

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Rigid suitcase
  • More resistant
  • They do not deform
  • Suitable to bill it on flights
  • Ideal for fragile objects
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Soft suitcase
  • They weigh less
  • More flexible
  • It adapts more to the compartments of the means of transportation