What to do with hand luggage in airports?

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The best advice is to bring as little "stuff" as possible. If you think about all the stuff you're bringing, you could categorize it like this:

  • I will definitely need it in the airport or on the plane (Eg passport, money)
  • It will make me more comfortable in the airport or on the plane (eg pillow, book)

  • If it were lost, stolen, delayed or damaged my trip would be pointless or ruined (eg laptop)

  • If I check it I will have to pay a baggage fee or wait for it to come out on the belt

Try to restrict yourself to items "above the line". Now what you're dealing with in the stores, the bathroom, at security and so on is a large purse or a small backpack and not something on wheels that a store might be likely to ban.

Of course if you're travelling with another person, it's such a luxury to leave your stuff with them while you pop off to do something.

Many business lounges have small lockers - you can't get a rollaboard in them, but you can get a backpack in, and I have used that to stash my carryon while I spent a layover exploring a city. It's overkill for wanting to go shopping, but something to keep in mind if you have a long time to spend in an airport. (I believe they're designed for you to put your stuff in while you shower, or to simplify wandering around the lounge getting food, drink, and reading material without wanting to drag all your stuff around.)

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Some airports have lockers or storage rooms where you can store bags, but there is usually a charge for them. (I was surprised that airports still have these, but I've used them, for example, when I had multiple hours between flights in Shanghai, I stored my bags at the baggage storage counter and rode the Maglev just for fun.)

If you have access to an airport lounge, those often have complimentary baggage storage rooms.

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