A Large Regular - Travel Advisory

I meant to mention this a while back but if you will be flying anywhere anytime soon be aware that the airlines are enforcing a FAA regulation concerning baggage weight. The FAA allows a baggage weight of 50 pounds. For additional weight - you will have to pay through the nose.

Here's an idea of what the excess baggage fees are:

Most airlines allow 2 or 3 bags - each additional bag will run about $50.
For bags from 51 to 70 pounds there would be an additional $25 charge.
For bags weighing from 71 to 100 pounds an additional $100 each.

The regulations prohibit bags over 100 pounds.

The last time I flew I must have seen at least three people pulling things out of the bag there were checking and stuffing that stuff into their carry-on bag in an attempt to get under 50 pounds.

Personally - I think this is a way for the airlines to recoup some money to offset the high gas prices. The airlines can do so under the cover of FAA regulations. As a guy who travels light - I actually get a kick out of seeing the folks who pack everything get a little inconvenienced.