Airlines are increasing checked baggage fees. This luggage can turn into a personal item
Most major U.S. airlines charge you if you are bringing carry-on luggage onto the plane, and some are now quietly increasing checked baggage fees. If you are traveling on a budget, the last thing you want to do is pay more because of your suitcase.
Well, if you didn’t know this, now you will: There is a suitcase on the market that will help you not have to pay a baggage fee the next time you fly, and Oprah herself swears by it, so much so it made
Enter the Take OFF luggage, designed so that it looks like a carry-on bag, but it works as a personal item.
How does the Take OFF suitcase work?
So how does the Take Off suitcase go from carry-on to personal item? It starts and ends at the bottom. The spinner wheels on the suitcase cause the suitcase to stand at 20 inches.
But by removing the wheels, the suitcase goes to 18-inches tall, 14 inches wide and eight inches in diameter, the maximum size possible for an item to qualify as a personal item.
By changing the suitcase to be a personal item, the traveler then avoids paying a carry-on bag fee, saving money in the process while still having the necessary luggage they need for a three-to-five day trip.
What did Oprah say about Take OFF luggage?
Oprah Winfrey gushed about this suitcase, telling Take OFF luggage founder Stephen Davis that it was a “brilliant idea” of his.
“As airlines add fees for putting luggage in the overhead bin, this company’s founder developed a brilliant below-the-seat bag. Pop off the wheels, and you’re good to go,” Oprah said.
Oprah loved it so much she included it in her annual holiday gift roundup, Oprah’s Favorite Things, so that people could know more about the travel hack item and include it either on the gift list or wish list for the holiday season.
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