European Layovers
05-11-2021, 05:25 AM
#91
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
Some of the flight attendants practicing to be Himalayan Sherpas have a side business. You never know what might be in those bags. Saw one marched away in handcuffs at customs. Never understood why the customs guys did not take a closer look at crew members with 4 or 5 bags.
One last point in favor of the 22” bag. The 26” is not a legal carryon. A friend spent some time in the CP’s office over that issue commuting home in uniform through ATL. I also once had a flight attendant tell my FE he had to check his 26” when he was working the leg! The bag went and she stayed in EWR.
One last point in favor of the 22” bag. The 26” is not a legal carryon. A friend spent some time in the CP’s office over that issue commuting home in uniform through ATL. I also once had a flight attendant tell my FE he had to check his 26” when he was working the leg! The bag went and she stayed in EWR.
05-11-2021, 09:49 AM
#92
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Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude
Before you buy a 26” bag that can be tough to commute with, take a look at Briggs and Riley’s 22” baseline bags with CX expansion. Cram more stuff in the bag but with the convenience of a 22” bag.
05-11-2021, 10:10 AM
#93
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Originally Posted by cadetcolin
I’m looking into this bag. On the 330 is there enough room to store the international version of the carryon bag? It appears it’s 1 inch wider.
05-11-2021, 02:09 PM
#94
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Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude
Before you buy a 26” bag that can be tough to commute with, take a look at Briggs and Riley’s 22” baseline bags with CX expansion. Cram more stuff in the bag but with the convenience of a 22” bag.
05-11-2021, 05:16 PM
#95
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Originally Posted by nene
I find that I can even fit more stuff in a LW "Aurora" bag (22") than I could in my 26" behemoth bag that weighed a ton. Also I find that the lighter the bag, the less they get destroyed and after tweaking my back once a few years ago, tried the lighter bag and never looked back.
05-12-2021, 03:29 AM
#96
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I second the Briggs and Riley recommendation, contact them directly to discuss flight crew discounts. They offer a 20% discount but you need to contact them for a discount code.
Really if you ever flown 3 day trips that start late and finish with a transcon redeye. I’d say that’s a mediocre intro to Europe flying. You actually spend more time in the seat fly domestic. And to prepare for the leg back you will be actually sleeping when it’s dark outside.
Really if you ever flown 3 day trips that start late and finish with a transcon redeye. I’d say that’s a mediocre intro to Europe flying. You actually spend more time in the seat fly domestic. And to prepare for the leg back you will be actually sleeping when it’s dark outside.
05-12-2021, 03:59 AM
#97
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For the 330, I just used the standard Cotsco Travel Pro bag (the $99 bag). Especially true if you're not a commuter, but luggage just doesn't really get beat up on international categories. It's more than enough for a 3-day trip and adequate for 6 days, especially through AMS where you can drop laundry at the front desk.
05-12-2021, 04:32 AM
#98
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Originally Posted by cadetcolin
I’m looking into this bag. On the 330 is there enough room to store the international version of the carryon bag? It appears it’s 1 inch wider.
05-12-2021, 04:38 AM
#99
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All good advice and not sure if this has been brought up but it did happen to myself and a few other guys a couple times.
when hanging with “some” FA’s, there is a certain expectation when it comes to the food bill. I was once told by an FA, “you’re on a GS, are you buying tonight?” How did she know this? Her hubby, pilot, looked it up!
Lots to see in all the European cities. I tendered not to hang with the other pilots if they were just doing the AMS crew room thing, or NRT sports bar/gyozo place...I’m sure that’s changed as the generation that thought that was the deal has retired... enjoy the WB!
when hanging with “some” FA’s, there is a certain expectation when it comes to the food bill. I was once told by an FA, “you’re on a GS, are you buying tonight?” How did she know this? Her hubby, pilot, looked it up!
Lots to see in all the European cities. I tendered not to hang with the other pilots if they were just doing the AMS crew room thing, or NRT sports bar/gyozo place...I’m sure that’s changed as the generation that thought that was the deal has retired... enjoy the WB!
05-12-2021, 05:08 AM
#100
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Originally Posted by boog123
Lots to see in all the European cities. I tendered not to hang with the other pilots if they were just doing the AMS crew room thing, or NRT sports bar/gyozo place...I’m sure that’s changed as the generation that thought that was the deal has retired... enjoy the WB!
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