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Pack Smart: Luggage Online Offers Packing Tips for Today's Traveler

PHILADELPHIA, PA – February 8, 2008 - With most airlines now allowing only two to three bags and charging fees for additional checked bags, it’s time we travel lighter and pack smart. The nation’s top online retailer of luggage, handbags, business cases, backpacks and accessories, Luggage Online is now offering packing tips for today’s traveler.

United Airlines recently announced a new checked bag policy for customers who purchase nonrefundable domestic economy tickets. “Customers purchasing nonrefundable domestic economy tickets who do not have status in Mileage Plus or Star Alliance may check one bag for free and a second bag for a $25 service fee. Customers who have attained Premier status or higher in Mileage Plus or who have Silver status and above with a Star Alliance partner, are exempt from this policy change.”

With these recently implemented airline restrictions, Luggage Online recommends thinking about the clothes you will need for the weather and trip length, by creating a packing list with their “Foldover Note Taker,” a handsome leather-bound notebook holder & to-do list pad from their Millennium “Business Collection.”

Featured in Millennium’s Premium Black Leather, the Foldover Note Taker is now available at www.luggageonline.com for $21.95.

Once you have created your packing list, it is important to choose a small suitcase. The larger the bag, the more you will pack, and the more it will weigh.
Remember – less is more!! Choose versatile pieces that can be worn on several occasions, and paired up in different combinations.

When it comes to packing smart, Luggage Online recommends using Samsonite’s, “Expandable Upright Suiter,” from their Aspire Lite Collection.

Packing comes easy with this multi-functional piece, which is constructed of 1800 Denier ballistic polycord fabric, and comes equip with a push-button locking handle, comfort grip top and side handles, as well as inline skate wheels. Additional external features include a large zippered front pocket with areas to store writing instruments, cellular phones, PDA's and other accessories.

In addition to the fully lined interior, the Upright Suiter also includes elastic cross straps to hold your belongings in place to reduce shifting and wrinkling. This fabulous piece also expands two inches for additional packing capacity when needed.

Available in a variety of colors, the Expandable Upright Suiter is now available at www.LuggageOnline.com for $119.95.

Another essential packing tip for today’s traveler is to only include the necessary cosmetics and toiletries. Buy travel/sample sizes or transfer the amount needed into small containers. Luggage Online suggests using their “13 inch Essentials Organizer,” from the Ricardo Beverly Hills Collection.

Constructed of Ricardo's silky smooth, durable, water resistant micro ballistic polyester, this signature piece also features double top carry handles and a front zippered compartment for quick and easy access. The interior is fully lined with water resistant material, and contains two zippered pockets, elastic straps, five-bottle holder pockets and a hanger hook.

Available in black and red micro ballistic polyester, the Essentials Organizer can be purchased on www.luggageonline.com for $22.95.

In addition to these packing tips offered by Luggage Online, President of Robinson Luggage, Sharon Laudenbach explains that “it is essential to always color coordinate when packing. It makes packing smart, even easier…just by including black shoes, a black belt and black accessories.”

With these new airline restrictions, it is important for traveler’s to begin planning more and pack smart. Packing light simplifies travel and gives you time to focus on having fun or getting your work done efficiently.

About LuggageOnline.com:
Since 1998, LuggageOnline.com has provided top quality luggage, handbags, business cases, backpacks and accessories to consumers worldwide. With a focus on outstanding customer service, the ecommerce site offers the user several unique, usable features that are easily accessible - including unbiased customer reviews, bag finders, and a 110% low price guarantee with immediate shipping. LuggageOnline.com has consistently been recognized by “Internet Retailer” Magazine as a top retailer and recently received the Bizrate Circle of Excellence Award.