Guest Pixie10 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Starting to feel all vey real now and starting to think about the practicalities. We need to buy suitcases for the journey and obviously want the lightest possible! Any ideas? Does 40kg roughly translate to 2 large suitcases each? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdk43 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hiya, I have one not so large suitcase on wheels, and on our last holiday was a good bit over 20kg, so reckon it maybe a wee bit less, guess it also depends whats going in it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bakercrew Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I have brought 2 new suitcase which are 110litre in size and also buying those special vacumn bags to suck up space on clothes etc. I have 2 young children so will be taking med size suitcases for them. Luckily with cabin luggage you can take 1 backpack plus 1 handbag or laptop per person. So each child will have rucksuck plus another handbag for books, odd toys etc. Bless them they will be weighed down. I also got to take a buggy to carry everything which is also and added item. I will be booking with singapore airlines as they seem to offer you the most so far. I am going to do a test to see what I can get in each case and then weigh them. That is the best option. I know that you can have either one very large case weighing 40kg or 2 cases weighing combination of 40kgs. the first option is better as you got to think about what you will be pulling along. Just another added stress. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I use a large case well packed and never seem to go over the 20kgs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I have brought 2 new suitcase which are 110litre in size and also buying those special vacumn bags to suck up space on clothes etc. I have 2 young children so will be taking med size suitcases for them. Luckily with cabin luggage you can take 1 backpack plus 1 handbag or laptop per person. So each child will have rucksuck plus another handbag for books, odd toys etc. Bless them they will be weighed down. I also got to take a buggy to carry everything which is also and added item. I will be booking with singapore airlines as they seem to offer you the most so far. I am going to do a test to see what I can get in each case and then weigh them. That is the best option. I know that you can have either one very large case weighing 40kg or 2 cases weighing combination of 40kgs. the first option is better as you got to think about what you will be pulling along. Just another added stress. lol Most sirlines, Singapore included, will not allow a bag to exceed 32kgs, They can make you re-pack any bag that exceeds that weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Just a word of warning - Singapore Airlines recently told me no suitcase should go over 32kg even if you have more allowance than that you should split it in 2 bags .... 32kg is the maximum the staff are allowed to lift ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hi, we ended up bringing 6 suitcases (between 4 of us) when we moved as due to health and safety the suitcases shouldn't weight more than 32kg when packed. This was with Singapore, but I'm guessing it may be the same for other airlines and I have ben at the airport and seen people having to re-pack or send stuff back with family as their cases are too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 If like us your flying Singapore airlines for the extra baggage allowance then most likely you will never need as much luggage again, we picked up a few extra cases from charity shops for a couple of quid each & now use them for storage in the garage. I thought that in economy the individual bag limit was 20kg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 If like us your flying Singapore airlines for the extra baggage allowance then most likely you will never need as much luggage again, we picked up a few extra cases from charity shops for a couple of quid each & now use them for storage in the garage.I thought that in economy the individual bag limit was 20kg? Economy weight limit is 20kg, but if there are 2 of you travelling then between you both you are allowed 40kg, this has to be devided between 2 bags as 1 bag isn't alllowed to be over 32kgs, eg 1bag 30kgs and the other 10kgs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Yep - was mixing up with policy for the US, got into an argument with the check in clerk in LAX a few years back, even though we were well under our all up weight allowance they wanted to charge for excess in the individual bags - when I refused they offered to sell me a bag for $60 I still refused & said I was off to buy a bag somewhere else! Singapore Airlines were excellent with us on our way here, 10 cases which came to just short of 225kg so 25kg over the double allowance, the clerk just smiled & said "thats ok" - I'd built myself up into a bit of a state with the packing, travelling & checking in dramas so felt the relief almost literally wash over me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest liltman Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hi Guys..... Travelling to Brisbane on my own hopefully end of August, flying Singapore Airline and was wondering what the luggage weight is...... 32kg or 40kg. Wife will be out later in year so just me, clothes and of course me GOLF clubs....... any info would be great........ :hug: :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd buy the best quality suitcases you can and then sell them when you get there. Do a bit of research and you could make some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 We got great suitcases from matalan. Someone at work gave me 20% off voucher and we bought four. They are very light and strong. They were £50 each. look out for vouchers. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hi Guys..... Travelling to Brisbane on my own hopefully end of August, flying Singapore Airline and was wondering what the luggage weight is...... 32kg or 40kg. Wife will be out later in year so just me, clothes and of course me GOLF clubs....... any info would be great........ :hug: :confused: If your flying economy your only allowed 20kg checked in baggage and 7kg hand baggage, your golf bag is classed as special baggage and may cost you as much as USD$88, have a look on the airline website. http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/travel-information/baggage-outsize/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 If you have a PR visa and it hasn't been validated you can get 40kg. If it's a temp visa, it's 20kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gemfromoz Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 If you are eligible/able to get to a Makro/Costco then this can also work out cheap for you. I just purchased this bag: http://www.antler.co.uk/ For half price at Makro, including VAT. Pretty sure it was about £35 inc. very good brand, very light at 3.1Kilo and will last. Not sure if the sale is still on but would be worth a look if you can. Depends on your budget/future uses. I wanted something that would last and as cheap as possible, but if you just want something for the one trip I'd charity shop it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest liltman Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks guy's.... I have suitcases by the plenty, I was just wondering what the allowance was + was there a number to the amount of cases you can take and what allowance on my golf clubs....... BTW i am travelling on a 457 visa if that makes a difference.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gemfromoz Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry Liltman - got sidetracked Good luck with the move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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