Luggage
You will be provided with luggage identification tags on March 29 that will have your Chinese name on them. This will be important for the bellboys in the hotels and for the group to identify quickly the luggage that belongs to the group. Extra name tags to put on carry on luggage will be provided as well. If your luggage identification tag becomes lost enroute, the luggage chair will have a self-sealer replacement tag so you can make an instant new one.
You will also be provided with red, white and blue ribbons to attach to all checked and carryon luggage, camera cases or anything else you need to keep track of. Your colleagues will be able to rescue your potentially lost or misplaced items through visual identification from long distances. The United Airline flight is considered to be an international flight beginning at Bradley Airport, even though the first leg is a domestic flight. International luggage rules for weight limits apply. That means you are allowed two checked bags not to exceed 50 lbs each. For the return flight beginning in Beijing the generous weight allowance will work.
If we were flying in China there would be additional restrictions. Most of us will not be using in-China flights but just to let you know, the Chinese travel light. If you follow the international generous luggage limit, you will find yourself paying a hefty fee in China. China Air allows only one checked piece of luggage with a limit of 44 lbs. So, please, please travel light! A lot of heavy luggage also slows down our ability to move efficiently in China.
We will make arrangements for handling extra luggage on the return train from Jinan to Beijing by shipping separately. We will not be able to check luggage on the train and will need to carry it with us. We will also make arrangements to leave luggage in Beijing and have it picked up later by our carrier who will then bring it to the airport. You will need to give me all the checked bag tags so I can give them to the carrier. Otherwise, the hotel will not release your bag. If you leave a bag in Beijing make sure it is one piece that is fully enclosed and not scrolls etc. that are attached to your bag.
Just remember that you do need to haul everything at times. I strongly advise that you check only one bag at Bradley and place a soft cover duffle bag inside to use for your return trip home. You can put clothing and other items that need less protection in the duffle bag. Do not bring heavy metal objects such as irons, heavy books etc. They dramatically increase the weight plus you have to carry them yourself.
For general information on travel, you can go to the United Airline luggage and security advisory section on the web. While it gives you the United information, it will not tell you about in-China restrictions. Here is the web link: http://www.united.com/page/middlepage/0,6823,1031,00.html
Too much luggage slows the group down considerably and you do have to carry all your own luggage yourself at various times. If you get overloaded with gifts and other educational necessities you find in China for the return trip, I suggest you purchase a second suitcase in China. You are allowed two checked bags, one carry on and a small backpack or large purse for your return trip on United.
Finally, please check the airline security regulations on liquids and other forbidden items. You can carry a small amount on the plane but it must be in a ziplock bag a visible to security. They take them all away including such things as bottled water. Place toothpaste and other liquids or gels you do not need during your flight in your checked luggage. There will be a luggage demonstration at the seminar on March 29.
You will also be provided with red, white and blue ribbons to attach to all checked and carryon luggage, camera cases or anything else you need to keep track of. Your colleagues will be able to rescue your potentially lost or misplaced items through visual identification from long distances. The United Airline flight is considered to be an international flight beginning at Bradley Airport, even though the first leg is a domestic flight. International luggage rules for weight limits apply. That means you are allowed two checked bags not to exceed 50 lbs each. For the return flight beginning in Beijing the generous weight allowance will work.
If we were flying in China there would be additional restrictions. Most of us will not be using in-China flights but just to let you know, the Chinese travel light. If you follow the international generous luggage limit, you will find yourself paying a hefty fee in China. China Air allows only one checked piece of luggage with a limit of 44 lbs. So, please, please travel light! A lot of heavy luggage also slows down our ability to move efficiently in China.
We will make arrangements for handling extra luggage on the return train from Jinan to Beijing by shipping separately. We will not be able to check luggage on the train and will need to carry it with us. We will also make arrangements to leave luggage in Beijing and have it picked up later by our carrier who will then bring it to the airport. You will need to give me all the checked bag tags so I can give them to the carrier. Otherwise, the hotel will not release your bag. If you leave a bag in Beijing make sure it is one piece that is fully enclosed and not scrolls etc. that are attached to your bag.
Just remember that you do need to haul everything at times. I strongly advise that you check only one bag at Bradley and place a soft cover duffle bag inside to use for your return trip home. You can put clothing and other items that need less protection in the duffle bag. Do not bring heavy metal objects such as irons, heavy books etc. They dramatically increase the weight plus you have to carry them yourself.
For general information on travel, you can go to the United Airline luggage and security advisory section on the web. While it gives you the United information, it will not tell you about in-China restrictions. Here is the web link: http://www.united.com/page/middlepage/0,6823,1031,00.html
Too much luggage slows the group down considerably and you do have to carry all your own luggage yourself at various times. If you get overloaded with gifts and other educational necessities you find in China for the return trip, I suggest you purchase a second suitcase in China. You are allowed two checked bags, one carry on and a small backpack or large purse for your return trip on United.
Finally, please check the airline security regulations on liquids and other forbidden items. You can carry a small amount on the plane but it must be in a ziplock bag a visible to security. They take them all away including such things as bottled water. Place toothpaste and other liquids or gels you do not need during your flight in your checked luggage. There will be a luggage demonstration at the seminar on March 29.
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