Is it cold where luggage is stored?

The cargo hold is pressurized and temperature controlled, with the temp usually at about 20 degrees colder than the cabin (at altitude).



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Check if the airport or local train station has luggage storage facilities for larger suitcases. You'll be charged a fee for this type of storage. Major cities may also have luggage storage services, usually located near transportation hubs or tourist attractions, where you can pay to leave your bags.

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According to estimates released by the Department of Transportation, less than 1 in 10,000 animals were injured, lost, or killed from flying. That said, the general safety of flying your pet as cargo doesn't discount the gravity of the fact that animals are sometimes harmed by flying in the cargo hold.

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The reason commercial airplanes fly at 30,000 to 36,000 feet is because it places them in a unique part of Earth's atmosphere known as the lower stratosphere. The lower stratosphere is above the clouds, so commercial airplanes are protected against bad weather.

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Most flights are intended to spend as little time as possible over water, since storms are more common over the ocean than on land. An aircraft would not be safe to fly over the Pacific Ocean due to the stormy weather and frequent lightning strikes that occur there.

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Planes have lower oxygen levels If this didn't happen, everyone inside the plane would die, as the low air pressure at the elevations planes fly (typically 35,000 feet or so) means there isn't enough oxygen present for your body to function.

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4 Travel Tips to Help You Manage an Excessive Luggage
  1. Consider storing your luggage. When packing for your trip, be sure to only bring items that you absolutely need. ...
  2. Use Packing Cubes. Packing cubes are a must-have when you pack for your next vacation. ...
  3. Invest in a Good Luggage Scale. ...
  4. Use a Luggage Cart.


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