Santiago de Compostela’s Lavacolla Airport is located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) outside of the city. The airport is much larger than I imagined, and includes many shops and cafes. Check-in for Iberia Airlines (Spain’s national carrier) did not take long, but they do have strict carry-on weight restrictions. That’s the one thing that drives me crazy about traveling overseas: Most foreign airlines have ridiculously low weight restrictions for carry-ons. I have no problem checking bags (though I try my best not to), but I do have a beef when they say my small carry-on bag must be under a certain weight. In Iberia’s case it’s 10 kg (22 lbs). My computer bag is filled with everything a person is supposed to NOT check (the list includes all valuables, medicine, electronic goods such as phones, cameras, chargers -- just about anything expensive and important). I also have a bunch of travel magazines, which add to the few pounds I am always over their limit. My bag usually weighs 12 kg (26 lbs), and my computer weighs 8 lbs itself. The only legal way around this is to put some stuff in your checked luggage -- which I did. FYI: Iberia’s checked luggage limit for economy class passengers is 20 Kg. (44 lb.). That is generous. TIPS: Be sure to check your airline’s baggage policies before leaving home. You might want to buy a travel utility scale from Magellan’s Travel Supplies for $8.95 (
click here to purchase one) to weigh your bags when you’re not home (and after adding souvenirs). The scale gives weights in kilograms and pounds. It really comes is handy. (Get it? It’s a hand scale!)
Santiago de Compostela’s Lavacolla Airport is located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) outside of the city. The airport is much larger than I imagined, and includes many shops and cafes. Check-in for Iberia Airlines (Spain’s national carrier) did not take long, but they do have strict carry-on weight restrictions. That’s the one thing that drives me crazy about traveling overseas: Most foreign airlines have ridiculously low weight restrictions for carry-ons. I have no problem checking bags (though I try my best not to), but I do have a beef when they say my small carry-on bag must be under a certain weight. In Iberia’s case it’s 10 kg (22 lbs). My computer bag is filled with everything a person is supposed to NOT check (the list includes all valuables, medicine, electronic goods such as phones, cameras, chargers -- just about anything expensive and important). I also have a bunch of travel magazines, which add to the few pounds I am always over their limit. My bag usually weighs 12 kg (26 lbs), and my computer weighs 8 lbs itself. The only legal way around this is to put some stuff in your checked luggage -- which I did. FYI: Iberia’s checked luggage limit for economy class passengers is 20 Kg. (44 lb.). That is generous. TIPS: Be sure to check your airline’s baggage policies before leaving home. You might want to buy a travel utility scale from Magellan’s Travel Supplies for $8.95 (click here to purchase one) to weigh your bags when you’re not home (and after adding souvenirs). The scale gives weights in kilograms and pounds. It really comes is handy. (Get it? It’s a hand scale!)
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