How strict are Lumo on luggage?


How strict are Lumo on luggage? Here at Lumo, we understand you may wish to keep your luggage close by, and that what you are travelling with is important, but depending on the size this may not always be possible. All customers can bring on board a maximum of ONE Small bag OR Holdall and ONE Medium suitcase (63 x 41 x 27cm).


How strict is LOT with hand luggage?

Regardless of the travel class or the fare purchased, you can always take one carry-on baggage up to 8 kg with dimensions not exceeding 55 cm of height, 40 cm of width and 23 cm of depth.


How to trick airport scales?

Sticking a foot under a luggage scale to get bags under the limit is becoming a viral travel hack. People on TikTok say they've tried this trick and gotten away with bringing a heavy bag on board. Others say using this travel hack could endanger airline staff and one's fellow passengers.


How strict is VIA Rail with luggage?

How much luggage is allowed? For both the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail you are allowed two large, checked items per person. For both rail companies, the maximum weight allowed per bag is 22.6 kg (50 lbs)., with a maximum linear dimension (combination of length, width, and height) of 158 cm (62 inches).


How common is luggage theft on trains?

Luggage theft on trains is as rare as theft of airline baggage, just use common sense.


What happens if hand luggage is overweight?

Depending on how heavy your hand luggage is and how strict the airline is on weighing it, you can transfer some small but weighty items into your handbag. Just make sure you don't get sprung at the gate for overweight hand luggage. You'll be dodging one fee to cop another.


Is LUMO owned by LNER?

Lumo is a British open-access operator owned by FirstGroup that operates passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley.


What if hand baggage is more than 7kg?

How if my hand baggage exceeds 7 kg in domestic? Well it gets pretty simple, if you go over 7KGs of allowed weight you have to either shift some luggage into your check-in bags. in case you are travelling on a hand luggage flight only then you will most probably pay for excess weight.


What if my luggage is 0.5 kg overweight?

What if my luggage is 0.5 kg overweight? It's over the limit so assume you will be charged. There must be something in your hand luggage you can put in your pocket to get it under. Wear a coat with big pockets.


What happens if your bag is over 23kg?

For hold luggage, most airlines set a weight limit for single items of luggage. Usually, this is 23kg. If your hold luggage is over and you haven't paid for extra, you might be charged.


Does a backpack count as a carry-on?

A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you. Read Carry Ons vs. Personal Items for more on the differences between the two.


Can I bring a backpack and a carry-on?

While this can be confusing, most popular airlines allow you to bring a carry-on and personal item, such as a backpack or purse. In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you.


What if my luggage is 1 kg overweight?

That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.


Can I take 2 bags as hand luggage?

Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.