Hand luggage on a flight... can you combine 5kgs' to 10?

[Wolfgirl]

I know you can combine suitcase allowances. At the moment, Monarch only allow 15kgs per person. Given that a large suitcase can weigh nearly 5kg's it makes sense to cram two allowances into one case.

Can this be done with the hand luggage, would anyone know? cheers

no it cant. and if one suitcase weighs more than 23kg they can refuse to take it. just be careful wolfgirl :)

no you can't.

Yes, you can combine 'hold' luggage. I just wasnt sure about 'hand' luggage. Can't seem to find a telephone number to double check.

Concerning 'hold' luggage. You can combine with Monarch to a max weight of 32kgs. Seeing's that we no longer get 20kgs, this makes sense to cobine into 1 case.

Hoping I can do the same for hand luggage. THanks for responses though. I wonder if T&C's are diff with diff airlines?

Da nahhhhh, found it. And NO, you CANNOT combine 'hand' luggage. Darn it! Have to take 4 bags now to maximise the allowance. OK, well.... that's that then. Am grateful I can at least do it for the 'hold' luggage.

Thanks ladies

Really surprised Monarch allow one case to weigh 32kg, most airlines changed that a while ago, but as you say it varies from airline to airline. Check it definitely applies to both Monarcch scheduled and charter operated flights, would hate you to have a problem. have a good hol.

For info, and i travel a fair bit, I would never pack everything in one case to check. After losing one of my cases 15 years ago I always split our stuff across 2 or 3 cases so if one goes missing, each of us will at least have one outfit change. Also, i always put one set of swimwear for each of us in my hand baggage so at least we can get to pool/beach ok :)

OK, yes, will double check, thank you. Agree, would not want to get there to be told different.

here... took this from the Monarch airlines web site...
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Hold baggage

■Hold baggage charges may apply with some tour operators - passengers will be advised of any applicable baggage charges when making a booking.
■If you wish to pool your bag allowance within your travelling party you may do so as long as no bag weighs more than 32kg.
■Premium Cabin customers are entitled to 30kg of hold baggage.

MABS, yes I agree about distributing clothes in diff cases. MY suitcase went missing for a week on my honeymoon, and I had NOTHING to wear. Kindly neighbours to our appartment took pity and lent me all sorts from bikinis to shorts, T-shirts and dresses and of course, had to wear some of DH's stuff. So, lesson learnt. I agree about packing a few bits in the hand luggage too. And coming back, I shall pack more heavier stuff to change into ready for blizzardy ole UK! LOL

have a great holiday Wolfgirl

thanks MABS. we will! soooo looking forward to it