Packed!

So my bags are packed. I've gotten all my insurance, documentation and flight information together. Everything is ready. Tomorrow is the big day.

I'm half scared, half excited. The fact that I'm leaving, still hasn't sunk in yet. Seems like I'm just packing to go back to Victoria...

I hope I'll be able to sleep tonight and not stay up worrying like crazy (which I'm likely to do...) Next time you hear from me I'll be in MAASTRICHT =)

Luggage Information

I will be flying with Northwest Airlines. Their current luggage policies are as follows.

Checked luggage

Coach Class: Each ticketed passenger is allowed two (2) pieces of checked luggage.
Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
Checked luggage within the free 2 bag allowance that weigh more than 50 pounds and up to 70 pounds will be assessed a $50.00 heavy bag fee.

Carry on luggage

Northwest allows you to carry one piece of luggage on board the aircraft plus a purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack. The carry-on luggage must be of a size and shape to allow for storage in overhead compartments or underneath the seat in front of you.

Dimensions:

• Cannot exceed 45 linear inches (9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches

Personal Items

In addition to your carry-on bag, customers may carry on a purse or briefcase or laptop computer or small backpack. Dimensions of the additional item must not exceed 15"x11"x6". At least one carry-on item should go beneath the seat in front of you.

Additional Items that may be brought on board and do not count towards your allowance:

• Overcoat or wrap
• Camera and/or pair of binoculars
• Umbrella
• Two-wheeled baggage cart
• Child Car Seats*
• Reasonable amount of reading material for the flight

• Fully collapsible umbrella-style stroller*
• Cane
• Medical assistive devices
• Infant diaper bags
• Collapsible wheelchair
• Pair of braces or other prosthetic device (provided you are dependent upon the device)