Can I use Balikbayan box instead of luggage?

Yes! The procedure would also be the same as checking a usual suitcase. Airlines and airport crews won't bat an eye seeing you checking them in (through other passengers may, but don't mind them).



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Easier said than done, though: finding just the right suitcase in terms of size in a super-light yet sturdy material, without any space used up for pockets or the internal mechanisms for wheels at a reasonable price is not an easy task. But the solution was simple: use a cardboard box.

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First, due to airlines' checked luggage policies, you should take the size of your box into account. If you want to be safe, we recommend going for a box that measures 20 x 20 x 20 and is under 50 lbs in weight.

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50 pounds is the usual weight limit. The largest checked international luggage size allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. Typically, a standard checked luggage size wavers around 27 x 21 x 14 inches. The universally accepted carry-on luggage size for a domestic flights (within the U.S.) is 22 x 14 x 9.

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Yes, same rules as standard checked baggage apply. Length plus width plus height must be 62 or less and weight 50lbs or less or excess fees will apply.

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Keep reading for our top tips for packing lighter.
  1. Pack for a week (or less) and plan to do laundry.
  2. Pack around one basic color.
  3. Don't pack any more than three pairs of shoes.
  4. Use a wardrobe planner.
  5. Pack visually.
  6. Know what to roll and what to fold.
  7. Use compression cubes and bags.


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Go for a soft bag Stick to a soft bag versus one with a hard case, said Ms. McAlpin, because it has a bit of give. “If you're trying to get your bag into an overhead plane compartment, a soft one will bend a little to fit, but a hard one won't so you may be forced to check it in,” she said. Pare down the toiletries Ms.

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You can even carry empty cardboard boxes as a carry-on, the TSA themselves stated. However, there are two main things you need to know. First, due to airlines' checked luggage policies, you should take the size of your box into account.

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For checked baggage, add up the three dimensions. In your case, 52. That's less than 62 inches, which is the limit, so as long as it's less than 50 lbs you should be fine.

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Few things add weight and bulk to a suitcase more easily than shoes. If you're traveling somewhere cold, wear your heavier boots during the journey there rather than placing them in your bag. For warmer leisure travel, find a pair of comfortable-but-stylish walking shoes and some versatile flats.

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Clothes such as sneakers, boots, jackets, hoodies and sweaters are some of the heaviest items and tend to take up a lot of room in your suitcase. By eliminating these items from your bag, it leaves you room for more of your favourite outfits.

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Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) Passengers may bring 2 or more pieces as long as the total weight of the baggage does not exceed their FBA. Each piece should weigh no more than 32kg (70lbs). A baggage exceeding 32kg weight limit should be repacked, otherwise, it will not be accepted for carriage.

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The size of features that can be detected depends on the wavelength, so the smaller the wavelength, the smaller the object one can see. Millimeter waves are convenient because the radiation can pass through non-metallic materials, such as clothes and cardboard boxes.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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