12/19/2023

The Best Packing Advice for Holiday Flights

Here are eight packing tips for you

Packing for the holidays comes with a unique set of challenges — gifts for family and friends, bulky clothing (depending on where you’re going) and the increased chance that your bag might not make it to your destination at all.

While you could overpack with abandon, most of us are trying to streamline our process. The more we pack, the more we usually have to pay. These days, you can expect to pay about $30 for a checked bag on most major airlines.

The first step to a tight packing list is starting with a realistic idea of what you'll be doing on your trip and resisting the urge to pack for “what-if” scenarios. Think about where you’ll be spending the majority of your time — indoors or outdoors — and what the weather will be like. Can you get by with a single pair of shoes? How much underwear do you really need to pack? Will you be expected to dress up? With those answers, make a list and check it twice.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Washington Post.