What do you need to consider if you’re picking luggage for air travel?  Here are some tips and suggestions to help you choose wisely.

Air travel needs very durable luggage. You’re not always too sure if baggage handlers treat your bags carefully. Your luggage may also be placed under other luggage and may be transferred from one hold to another, especially if you’re transferring planes. Better to buy something that can withstand weight.

Make sure that your luggage isn’t too heavy. Consider flight restrictions and if you already have a heavy luggage from the start, you’d be limited to what you can put inside. And you don’t want that, do you?

This is also the same for carry-on luggage. Make sure that they meet common size restrictions. Better if you can fit them under your seat or the over-head compartments. Otherwise, you’ll have to check them in and it will cost you more.

Make sure that your luggage is easy to handle. Wheels should be durable and the handle has a comfortable but firm grip. Make sure that you can manipulate it easily. Practice walking it around.