Flight Case and Luggage
11-12-2007, 10:14 PM
#62
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Position: B737-400/700/800/900 Captain
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I have had two leather flight cases in my 30+year career, but now I just get a $70 balistic nylon case from Office Max; it will last about 4 years, then I get another.
As far as suitcases go, I have a Purdy which I use and which is almost bulletproof. But the most bang for the buck IMHO is the Costco Kirkland 22 inch bag for $90 with a lifetime guarantee. The handles will eventually break or the wheel bearings will give out, but just bring it in to Costco, and they will replace it with a new one. I bought my Costco bag about 12 or 14 years ago when I sent my Purdy back to the factory to sew in a new zipper, and I think I have had it replaced twice now, handles and wheels.
What does "new hire" below my sign in name mean, and how do I edit that?
As far as suitcases go, I have a Purdy which I use and which is almost bulletproof. But the most bang for the buck IMHO is the Costco Kirkland 22 inch bag for $90 with a lifetime guarantee. The handles will eventually break or the wheel bearings will give out, but just bring it in to Costco, and they will replace it with a new one. I bought my Costco bag about 12 or 14 years ago when I sent my Purdy back to the factory to sew in a new zipper, and I think I have had it replaced twice now, handles and wheels.
What does "new hire" below my sign in name mean, and how do I edit that?
11-13-2007, 09:48 AM
#64
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Position: 7ER B...whatever that means.
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Originally Posted by av8or519
For more clarification, where exactly on the aircraft do we store our luggage when on a trip and what are the max dimensions for a suitcase. I found one that i really like: dim 22x14x10, and I see that the purdy neat is 22x14x8...do those two inches put it over?
) crew roller bags plus a couple smaller bags stowed in there so, needless to say, its spacious. Sounds like if you're on the CRJ you don't get that luxury. Score another one for the ERJ! Also, the bag hole on the ERJ is open on one side so no width restrictions on flight bags. Guess that's two for the ERJ
11-14-2007, 10:16 PM
#65
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Joined APC: Aug 2005
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
If you're on the ERJ 145 you get a pretty large closet between the flight deck and the galley to store your luggage in. I have seen 8 (yes EIGHT!!!) crew roller bags plus a couple smaller bags stowed in there so, needless to say, its spacious. Sounds like if you're on the CRJ you don't get that luxury. Score another one for the ERJ! Also, the bag hole on the ERJ is open on one side so no width restrictions on flight bags. Guess that's two for the ERJ
) crew roller bags plus a couple smaller bags stowed in there so, needless to say, its spacious. Sounds like if you're on the CRJ you don't get that luxury. Score another one for the ERJ! Also, the bag hole on the ERJ is open on one side so no width restrictions on flight bags. Guess that's two for the ERJ
11-14-2007, 11:20 PM
#66
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Position: B-717 FO / C-17 AC
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Originally Posted by alaska65
I have had two leather flight cases in my 30+year career, but now I just get a $70 balistic nylon case from Office Max; it will last about 4 years, then I get another.
As far as suitcases go, I have a Purdy which I use and which is almost bulletproof. But the most bang for the buck IMHO is the Costco Kirkland 22 inch bag for $90 with a lifetime guarantee. The handles will eventually break or the wheel bearings will give out, but just bring it in to Costco, and they will replace it with a new one. I bought my Costco bag about 12 or 14 years ago when I sent my Purdy back to the factory to sew in a new zipper, and I think I have had it replaced twice now, handles and wheels.
What does "new hire" below my sign in name mean, and how do I edit that?
As far as suitcases go, I have a Purdy which I use and which is almost bulletproof. But the most bang for the buck IMHO is the Costco Kirkland 22 inch bag for $90 with a lifetime guarantee. The handles will eventually break or the wheel bearings will give out, but just bring it in to Costco, and they will replace it with a new one. I bought my Costco bag about 12 or 14 years ago when I sent my Purdy back to the factory to sew in a new zipper, and I think I have had it replaced twice now, handles and wheels.
What does "new hire" below my sign in name mean, and how do I edit that?
absolutely alaska! i swear by that costco bag. its the lightest bag Ive ever owned, and i beat that living ish out of it and when it wears out (usually the wheels start squeaking) i take it back to costco and walk out 5 minutes later with a brand new one NO QUESTIONS ASKED. go with the costco, its no surprise these are becoming more common in every crew room
11-15-2007, 06:17 AM
#67
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 7ER B...whatever that means.
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Originally Posted by ToiletDuck
8 bags? What do you calculate as your weight for bags?
It's less than the weight of a jumpseater or a pax in 1A so I wouldn't worry about it dude. If you're nervous about it, have the FA move someone to the back.
11-30-2007, 01:17 PM
#68
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 19
Is this the costco kirland 22" bag that everyone is talking about?
http://www.costco.com/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=11102330&search=kirkland%20 22"&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+ma tchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC& Ne=4000000&D=kirkland%2022"&Ntt=kirkland%2022"&No= 0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
http://www.costco.com/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=11102330&search=kirkland%20 22"&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+ma tchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC& Ne=4000000&D=kirkland%2022"&Ntt=kirkland%2022"&No= 0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
Last edited by softener; 11-30-2007 at 01:17 PM. Reason: messed up
11-30-2007, 01:28 PM
#69
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Originally Posted by softener
Is this the costco kirland 22" bag that everyone is talking about?
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