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REMARKS/SUGGESTIONS

Luggage rules: Luggage rules and limits are set by governmental and airline policy. Enforcement of the
rules may include spot checks or may be inconsistent. However one thing is the same across the board:
If you are found to have oversized or overweight luggage, you will be subject to additional fees, to be
assessed by—and paid to—the airline in question.

Size restriction: Some of Australia’s domestic airlines have size restrictions on suitcases as well as
weight limits. For example, both Qantas Airlines and Virgin Australia state that your suitcase should not
be more 54 linear inches total. This is a bit smaller than the largest suitcase most U.S. airlines allow (62
linear inches). In practice, this size restriction is rarely enforced as long as you do not go over the weight
limit. Therefore, you can bring a U.S.-sized suitcase on this adventure, but if you do so, we strongly
recommend that you stay within the weight limit.

TIP from our regional office: Our staff in the South Pacific have found that the airlines in New Zealand
and Australia can be surprisingly strict about enforcing weight limits. There have been incidences of
travelers being asked to re-pack their suitcase at the airport. While you might be able “to get away with”
more, we encourage you to stay within the limit whenever possible.

Luggage handling: On arrival, you must pass through immigration/passport control and then take your
luggage off the baggage carousel and load it onto a complimentary cart, which you then move through
customs. When you exit customs, your driver will load your luggage onto your coach. You will need to
handle your own luggage at all airports, but your Trip Leader will pay for a baggage cart. Porterage at all
hotels is provided for one bag per person.

Don’t Forget:

• These luggage limits may change. If the airline(s) notify us of any changes, we will
include an update in your Final Documents booklet.

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week or so prior to departure. For your convenience, we maintain a list of the toll-free
numbers for the most common airlines on our website in the FAQ section.

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will need to pack according to the lower restrictions.

Your Luggage

Checked Luggage

One soft-sided suitcase. Look for one with heavy nylon fabric, wrap-around handles, built-in
wheels, and a heavy duty lockable zipper. Due to loading procedures, we prefer soft-sided
suitcases.

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