Asked 5 years, 4 months ago. Active 2 years, 5 months ago. Viewed 36k times. Improve this question. Dhiman Dhiman 1, 1 1 gold badge 11 11 silver badges 20 20 bronze badges. If you're concerned that carrying a plain cardboard box isn't allowed, just put it in a large plastic bag and voila, it's a bag. The few times I've tried to use a cardboard box as checked luggage, they made me sign a waiver that the airline wouldn't be responsible for damage. How can a cardboard box help you in carrying a few extra kilos?
Compared to a lightweight non-wheeled cabin bag you'd probably only save around 1kg though. Sorry but this reminded me of an old Jeff Foxworthy joke Show 4 more comments.
Active Oldest Votes. Luggage restrictions generally do not concern the material from which the luggage is made.
Improve this answer. Add a comment. Martin Argerami Martin Argerami 3, 2 2 gold badges 16 16 silver badges 24 24 bronze badges. I've seen them used, by my family and others, and it's generally not been a problem. Suitcases are chunky, heavy and come only in a fixed shape. If you wish to fly carrying a lot of your stuff, you will have to buy a lot of suitcases, making your luggage heavier than allowed and you have a pay a hefty price for that. For any international flight, the most standard baggage allowance is a maximum weight of If you are planning to carry the suitcase, you should be aware of the fact that a large suitcase alone weighs around 15 lbs when empty.
Now consider its weight when you fill it up will all your items! Moreover, if you are carrying something unique, like an antique piece, it would fit in your general suitcase, even though it is within the maximum baggage size limit. Now, to overcome this problem a simple solution will be cardboard boxes.
Get a triple walled corrugated box, pack your stuff, use fillers and tape it up. All it takes some 30 minutes of your work and you are good to go. The next thing to consider is that if cardboard boxes are allowed as check-in luggage for your airline. As far as I know, no airline refused to accept a cardboard box as long as it meets the weight and size demands.
However, it has some tradeoffs! You will get no wheels or handles with boxes. If the item is particularly heavy, you will have to flex some muscle to carry your box. Although, it will be easier once you reach the airport, as you can carry it on carts.
This is where you should take good notice on how you pack your boxes. Bubble wraps, shrink wrap or the good old packaging tape will help you make it watertight. If all goes well, you will find that your packaged item is shorter and lighter than the suitcase you are carrying.
If you go for a suitcase shopping, you will find some extra large models which would not even meet the free airline requirement. Plus, they carry extra weight with the wheels, handles and extra paddings. And you have a good eye; you will notice almost all suitcases are curved or have rounded edges.
If you have any concerns about what the airline requires before you travel, contact their customer service. They can inform you of what their conditions are for checking boxes as luggage. Each airline will have maximum size requirements for luggage allowances , including boxes. Typically, a cardboard box should be a maximum of 62 linear inches.
This linear measurement is the total sum of the height, width, and length of the box. If it exceeds 62 linear inches, there could be additional fees with some airlines. Others may not even accept a box over that measurement.
If you are checking a box as luggage, the general rule of thumb is that it must not exceed a total of 50 lbs 2. If you want to transport your box as checked baggage, the size of your box must be within your airline check baggage allowance size and weight, otherways you need to pay additional charges. We hope that this guide helps you and clear up any questions about traveling with a box as checked baggage and enjoy your beautiful flight. Travel tips.
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