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People with anxiety-related issues can gain tremendous benefit from having a specially trained service dog.

Service dogs are companion animals that help people who have physical or mental health conditions.

A service dog for anxiety can provide a sense of calm, anticipate anxiety attacks, and even fetch medication for their owner.

In this article, we look at the benefits of service dogs for people with anxiety. We discuss how to get an anxiety service dog, which breeds make the most successful anxiety service dogs, and how much they cost.

Service dogs offer practical and emotional support to people with a physical or mental health difficulty.

The most well-known service dogs are guide dogs, which assist people who have visual impairments.

However, people can train dogs to help with a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, diabetes, and depression.

Psychiatric service dogs

A psychiatric service dog is a dog that helps someone with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, or other mental health conditions.

All service dogs have completed specialized training and are legally recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

These dogs can go anywhere with their owner, from restaurants to airplanes.

People can train service dogs to perform specific tasks depending on an individual's needs.

Roles carried out by service dogs for anxiety include:

detecting signs of an anxiety attack before it happens

fetching medication or water during an anxiety attack

bringing someone to help the person in distress

preventing strangers from approaching the person in distress

calming a person down during an anxiety attack through distraction, such as licking their face or providing a paw

providing deep pressure therapy to soothe their owner

retrieving a phone during an anxiety attack

reminding a person to take their medication at certain times of the day

performing safety checks of rooms or turning the lights on for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Merely being around dogs provides many benefits, including:

Exercise. Having a dog is a great way to encourage those with anxiety to exercise. Physical activity can improve symptoms of anxiety and other mental health conditions. It is also vital for physical health.

Time outdoors. Walking a dog means spending time outdoors, which can sometimes be difficult for people who experience anxiety or depression. Spending time outdoors can boost people's mental health and increase their vitamin D intake, which can improve a person's mood.

Company. Dogs provide love and friendship. Having a pet can reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation.

Stress relief. Spending time with pets can reduce stress and anxiety and boost happiness. According to a 2015 study, having a pet dog may reduce the risk of anxiety in children.

A 2012 review suggests that interacting with animals may:

reduce depression and improve mood

encourage more positive interactions with other people

lower cortisol levels, which is one of the body's primary stress hormones

lower heart rate and blood pressure

lower reported fear and anxiety

People can get anxiety service dogs from specialist organizations if they meet specific criteria.

Criteria may include having:

a physical disability or debilitating psychiatric condition

a recommendation letter from a doctor or licensed mental health professional

strong communication skills and patience

the ability to consistently care for and train a service dog

the ability to attend a handler training program

a love of dogs

a stable home environment

the finances to care for and maintain a dog for 12 years or more

Many people with anxiety issues may not qualify for getting a service dog. However, some of these people may benefit from having an emotional support animal.

Emotional support animals (ESA) differ from service dogs. While trained service animals perform specific tasks, the law considers ESAs as pets. However, people can still experience tremendous benefits from living with an ESA.

ESAs are companion animals that a medical professional thinks will provide support to a person with a mental or physical health difficulty.

ESAs do not have the same legal protections that service animals do. However, they do have some protections, such as an exemption from no-pet housing rules.

Those who would like an ESA must get a letter from a licensed mental health professional to say that an animal improves at least one characteristic of their condition.

Service dogs can be expensive because of the high cost of all the training that is involved.

According to Little Angels Service Dogs, many service dog organizations throughout the United States spend between $30,000 and $40,000 per trained dog.

Each dog receives an average of more than 600 hours of training, along with veterinary care, boarding, and grooming.

Some people choose to train the dog themselves, with the help of a certified trainer. This option is less expensive, but it can still involve high costs.

However, some organizations can help people find service dogs at little or no cost. This is because they meet some or all the expenses through fundraising.

Any breed of dog can become a service dog. The most important factors are the individual dog's temperament, and its ability to complete training.

Some of the breeds that work well as service dogs include:

People with anxiety can consider regular exercise to help manage symptoms.

Service dogs are not the only option for people with an anxiety disorder. The most common ways to cope with the condition are psychotherapy and medication.

Psychotherapy helps people to reduce their anxiety symptoms. A common type of therapy for anxiety disorders is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

People may use medications alone or alongside psychotherapy. These may include antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, or sedatives.

People with anxiety might consider making some lifestyle changes to help manage their symptoms. These include:

getting regular exercise

eating a healthful diet

quitting smoking

reducing caffeine intake

avoiding alcohol and drugs

reducing stress through meditation, yoga, and deep breathing activities

establishing a regular sleep schedule

Having a service dog can provide a range of benefits to those with anxiety. But it is not always easy to get a service dog, and people must adhere to some strict criteria.

Those who wish to get a psychiatric service dog should speak with a licensed mental health professional to see if a service dog would be appropriate for them.

Individuals who experience anxiety but are not eligible for a service dog may instead get an emotional support animal. Other treatments for the condition include talk therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.

With treatment, people can recover from their anxiety disorder and enjoy a good quality of life.

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Service dogs not only provide emotional support for people with anxiety disorders, but they can also be trained to perform essential tasks. They can detect and reduce anxiety attacks, fetch medication, and get help for people in distress. We discuss how to get a service dog for anxiety, how they can help, and breeds.

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In recent weeks three easyJet passengers have been removed from flights over security concerns.

In the most recent case Meghary Yemane-Tesfagiorgis, who was asked to leave a plane after another passenger said she felt uncomfortable about him, claims to have been the victim of racial profiling. We asked readers whether they'd ever experienced discrimination while flying. Here, people share their stories:

'I am humiliated at the airport every time I go home'

I live in Berlin and every time I go back home to Nottingham I get singled out at East Midlands airport - which is pretty small - often by a plainclothes policeman who takes me aside (after standard passport control) and questions me about why I'm in Nottingham and where I'm from and who I work for and what I do etc. It's extremely humiliating because no one else gets taken aside and I'm always singled out. I have tried various different non-terroristy outfits to no avail.

When I tell the border police this is my home and I'm visiting my mum they usually need a lot of convincing, and also talk to me really slowly as if I'm an idiot, though they are fully aware that I'm a British citizen. To be honest, I don't really get it: I booked the flights a long time in advance and I do the trip regularly, I don't understand why I have to be regularly humiliated in this way every time I go home. Belal, 27

'This questioning has increased in recent years'

In May last year myself and three friends took a flight from Heathrow to San Francisco. It's worth noting at this point that the friends I travelled with are all white British (with British names) while I am not. I'm mixed race and most people can't even tell I have North African heritage until they learn my name.

We went through standard security fine, but when we reached our gate and handed over our boarding passes I was told that I had been selected for an additional search that had to be conducted before I could board the plane - my friends were allowed to continue on.

I was led into a small room near the gate where I had a far more thorough search than standard security, including a pat down and every electronic item in my hand luggage being swabbed for explosives, as well as my shoes and hands.

It was at this point I took a look at the clipboard the staff member had set down with the list of names of people selected for extra searches: the vast majority of them seemed to be "foreign" sounding names.

This is not the only time this has happened to me. Since then, I've travelled to Australia. As I went through passport control all was normal, the immigration officer was very friendly and there was some pleasant small talk, but after she let me through another officer who had been standing behind her asked to see my passport and asked detailed and repetitive questions about my trip as if trying to catch me out in a lie. I had already been cleared and definitely felt that this follow-up questioning was because of my name.

This sort of questioning has definitely increased in recent years - though perhaps it's because I've been traveling to destinations where it's more acceptable. Karim, 27

'I could only imagine what other passengers were thinking when I was taken to one side'

Flying back from Belfast to Manchester after visiting my then girlfriend in Northern Ireland - I was selected "randomly" as I left the flight for further questioning (I was the only non-white passenger). I was questioned as to why I was travelling to Northern Ireland and asked whether I was employed. I was allowed to leave with a timid apology after declaring that I was in fact the parliamentary researcher to the shadow secretary of state for business innovation and skills, and that I could call John Denham MP to confirm if they'd like.

Initially I was a little embarrassed, as I was taken aside when I got off the plane while all the other passengers walked past me - so it was all in full view and, being the only ethnic minority on the flight, I could only imagine what other passengers were thinking.

I've known a few other ethnic minority people who've had similar. One of my friends was profiled and she works for the Department of Education, and my other friend was stopped in New York when trying to attend New York Fashion Week with his job with Victoria Beckham. It was particularly telling when I was an adolescent because my father is quite obviously Indian, whereas my mother is of Irish/Parsi descent and therefore very fair, and there was a difference in how they were treated by security until they realised they were together. Uzair, 26

'They were convinced I was carrying drugs'

When I was flying to Mexico (in transit in the US), I was pulled out of the check-in queue in London Heathrow by airport staff and questioned on where I was going, what I was doing, and why I was travelling by myself. My passport was taken from me while I was questioned informally. When I was about to board the plane, I was informed that the airline "specifically requested" that I was to be searched and swabbed again. So I was searched and my bags and clothes were swabbed.
When I landed in the US, I was pulled aside for some time and formally questioned on what countries I had been to in the past, what my parents did for a living, where they were born, where my grandparents were born, what my occupation was, etc. On the way back to the UK (again, in transit through the US) I was pulled aside and held for several hours, without given any reason why.

The only people that were held in this room were Mexican nationals and myself. Not a single white person travelling by themselves or otherwise were held back in the several hours I was in that room.

The questioning this time alluded to me carrying drugs, rather than being profiled because of my name or ethnic background. The staff put a lot of pressure on me. They treated everything I said as suspicious, and were very aggressive and controlling during the interview. When they gave me my main bag, there was a leaflet inside saying the bag had already been searched by some government agency. They still went though the bag, and found nothing, at which point their attitude completely changed. Abbas, 25

'I budget in extra time to go through security'

I'm mixed-race (African-British) born and raised in Britain, with a British passport and without any criminal record or anything that might legitimately flag me up for extra security concerns. But despite this, I tend to get extra pat downs every time I go through security. I've also been called to one side when about to board flights,and when at the check-in desks and passport desks as well.

The worst case of this was flying Manchester to London and then on to New York, where I got an extra search at each security checkpoint. I was also pulled to one side each time we boarded a flight (after they'd checked my documents and seen my name), and then on arriving at New York, the passport checkpoint carted me off to sit in an extra security section along with people who regularly travel to Cuba and Colombia.

After a couple of hours waiting around there, they searched my suitcase and found some sheet music (I play music as a hobby). We then had a very strange conversation where the security agent was seriously asking me if the sheet music was some form of code. They also asked me a bunch of questions about how long I planned to stay in the US, what work I do, whether I knew anyone there. It was pretty nerve-wracking, particularly as I really started to feel like they might not let me enter the country because the wait to be processed took so long.

When I'm travelling with white people with Anglo-Saxon-sounding names, they never get the extra security checks but I do. I half expect it now because that's the world we live in. I don't think the people carrying out the checks are genuinely racist on the whole (maybe some are), but most are just following orders as best they know how.

The problem is when the orders aren't clear or the staff are under pressure to perform and do not want to miss someone they go overboard trying to do their job partly because cognitive bias and stereotypes are inherent to how we function. We'd all probably benefit from their getting training or support to overcome that.

I automatically budget in extra time to go through security because I expect to get some form of extra hassle every time I fly. It's telling that I'm pleasantly surprised on the rare occasions when I don't get extra attention. Katie, 32

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The following staragies will have postive impact on the passenger expirence because it making sure there isnt any hidden charges or can loose out on money, and that everyone is treated faily.

There however is still downsides that all airlines might not comply with the rules which ABTA foun during their report, and it can become costly bring more mesures in. Laws can help protect people but everyone has their own views but by using these stragies it can help improve upon the unfairness.

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These leaflet can help to map out the progress of going through the aiport, which could include such as the map of the airport, and all the gates numbers, and emergancy contacts. These leaflet can also be able to be online on app, in order to make them inteactive.

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Airports could introduce saftey leaflets which can include about the secruity progress and what items are allowed, and what items are prohibited in order to simpfly the progress.  There can also be audio ones avalible, and baile versison in order to meet all different needs.

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It seems as though the rules of baggage allowance are ever changing and increasing in complexity. They are almost as complex at the rules under the eu261 compensation, that give you rights to claim compensation for delayed or cancelled flights.

In fact, recently, some airlines have changed what counts as hand luggage, what qualifies as checked baggage, and how many pieces of each sort that travellers are allowed to take. People are confronted with unexpected situations at the airport, and the shifting restrictions involving the characterization and weight limitations of carry-on bags, checked luggage, and additional baggage have several travellers frantic and frustrated. What's more, their wallets end up taking a hit too. People board a flight with thinner wallets than they anticipated, and that's definitely not an ideal start.

Throughout the summer, many major airlines updated their domestic and international baggage allowance policies, but no need to worry. We've researched over 45 top airlines and we'll flesh out the latest involving baggage allowance, to include the most common luggage weight allowances for carry-on and checked baggage. That way, you can easily pack your things and go.

Luggage Weight: The Good Old Days

More than a decade ago, air passengers travelling on international flights could count on taking 2 pieces of checked baggage at no extra charge. Not only could travellers check in 2 suitcases, but each checked bag could weigh up to 70 lbs. (32 kg)!

Those were the days.

Arguably, the golden years of baggage allowance are over. Most major global airlines are not as liberal when it comes to luggage weight, however, hidden gems like Singapore Airlines still allow Economy Class passengers flying to the US to take 2 pieces of luggage, but at 50 lbs. (23 kg) per bag.

Baggage Allowance Today

Nowadays, luggage weight is strictly monitored, and some airlines even weigh carry-on luggage at the ticket counter or the gate. That's exactly what happened to me a few months ago with a KLM flight departing from the Amsterdam Schiphol airport. The quick life lesson learned: every ounce matters when it comes to flying.

Certainly, no one wants to be surprised with extra baggage fees, so here are 3 immediate things you can do to be on the fast track when it comes to baggage allowance:

Know what you can and cannot bring on a plane

Strategically pack your items (bundle your clothes) so that you make the most out of the space you have

Check our baggage allowance charts for major global airlines
Note: If the airline you are travelling with is not included in our charts, you can always go directly to the airline's website and double check their baggage rules and airline baggage restrictions.

Common Baggage Allowance Rules

Airline baggage allowance varies based on:

Ticket category (type of fare / cabin class)

Passenger status (frequent flyer member)

Destination

Total pieces

Suitcase measurements (weight and dimensions of luggage)

Ticket Types Matter A LOT!

If you didn't know it already, baggage allowance greatly depends on the type of ticket you purchase. Pay close attention to which travel cabin you choose because the airlines have come up with all sorts of creative categories delineating classes of air travel. This wide variety of cabin classes include: business class, economy plus, premium economy, economy classic, economy flex, comfort plus, flexi, economy light, etc.

Although each airline has their own hierarchy of travel cabins, there are distinct common denominators. We're going to unpack the differences you'll find on base grade Economy flights here.

Most Common Baggage Allowance

We'll summarize the most common baggage allowance policies we've analyzed across dozens of airlines worldwide.

Hand Luggage (AKA Cabin Luggage, Carry-on, or What You Bring on the Plane)
Common dimensions or size:
22 in x 19 in x 9 in (56 cm x 35 cm x 22 cm) max.

45 in / 114 cm bag

Dimensions are sometimes listed as a series of numbers (height, length, and width which may also be listed as height, width, depth and not necessarily in that order because each airline mixes and matches the order as they see fit).

On other occasions, the luggage dimensions will be listed as one singular number which represents the total measurement of your luggage piece. When in doubt, simply add the height, width, and length together to make sure your bag is within appropriate range.
Common luggage weight:
roughly 15 lbs / 7 kg

After sifting through dozens of airline baggage allowance policies, the common consensus is roughly 15 lbs. (7 kg). This is on the lower end because some airlines permit added weight, but it's also on the safe end. If you think you packed more than this, double check weight specifics shown in our handy comparison charts or check with the airline listed on your ticket.

Checked Baggage
Common dimensions or size:
27.5 in x 19.5 in x 15 in
70 cm x 50 cm x 38 cm

62 in (158 cm) max.

Do your checked bags measure up? Remember, when a dimension or size is listed as a singular number, that number reflects H + L + W (height + length + width).
Common checked luggage weight:
50 lbs (23 kg)

Additional baggage beyond a first checked bag has quite an extensive range, so if you want to check more than 2 bags, we recommend visiting the airline's page directly for their tailored specifications. As a few words of warning, if you're flying on multiple airlines for one trip, you'll want to check out our important section on Trips Involving Multiple Flights or Multiple Tickets.

Know the Limits: Airline Baggage Allowance Comparison Charts

As a quick point of reference, here's a set of comparison charts featuring 10 global airlines. The charts include some airlines which ranked well in this year's AirHelp Score, which rates airlines and airports based on data-driven analysis measuring responses to quality of service, claims processing, on-time performance, and more.

Important Note: All luggage weight, suitcase dimensions, and checked baggage fees are taken strictly from airline baggage pages.

No max weight stated
22" x 14" x 9"

50 lbs (32 kg)
62 inches (157 cm) max dimension
$25 each for 1st and 2nd bag
$75 for each additional bag

1 handbag/laptop bag
max. 51 lbs/23 kg
up to 18 x 14 x 8 in (45 x 36 x 20cm)
Plus 1 additional cabin bag
max. 51 lbs (23 kg)
up to 22 x 18 x 10 in (56 x 45 x 25cm)

1st bag free
*Basic tickets excluded
Many route specifics so check your route description
Some routes include up to 2 free bags
Bag at 51 lbs (23 kg)
35.5 x 29.5 x 16 in
(90 x 75 x 43cm)

No max. weight
*Exceptions for Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai
22″ x 14″ x 9″ inches
(56 x 35 x 23 cm)

1x cabin bag 15 lbs (7 kg)
(50 cm x 40 cm x 25 cm) max
Plus 1x personal item
must fit under seat
11 lbs (5 kg) max

17.6 lbs (8 kg)
max. 21.65″ x 15.74″ x 9.05″ (inches)
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm

Free = 1st bag
* Economy Light option excluded
$16/€15 within Germany
$27/€25 within Europe
$60/€50 Intercontinental
*these are the online booking prices.
You will pay more if you pay at the airport or at the gate
Extra bags:
$46/€40 Domestic routes (Germany)
$57/€50 within Europe
$86/€75 North Africa, Central Asia and Eastern Mediterranean coastal countries
$115/€100 Short intercontinental routes
$138/€120/180 CAD Medium intercontinental routes
$173/€150/225 CAD Long intercontinental routes
$150/€100/150 CAD Routes to/from Japan
50 lbs (23 kg)
Max size per piece of baggage is 62 inches
Max size per piece of baggage is 158 cm (height + width + depth)

1x cabin bag
15 lbs (6.8 kg)
22 x 14 x 9 in.
1x personal item
(handbag, laptop, overcoat, etc.)

2 bags free
50 lbs (23 kg)
Int'l flights to North and South America
1 bag free
66 lbs (30 kg)
Int'l flights (excluding North and South America)
1 bag free
50 lbs (23 kg)
Domestic flights within Australia

Non-Priority:
1x small bag (handbag or laptop)
must not exceed 35x20x20cm and should fit under seat
Priority:
must purchase online
1x bigger cabin bag + 1x smaller to fit under seat
22 lbs (10 kg) bag 55 x 40 x 20 cm
Smaller bag 35 x 20 x 20 cm max
Failure to comply will result in a charge of €50 per item

€25 starting base if purchased online
€40 when added on post booking
44 lb (20 kg) bag
Dimensions not listed
Site encourages using baggage calculator
*checked luggage is cheaper when booked online
€10 per kilo excess baggage fee

Basic Economy: 1x personal item
9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm)
$25 carry-on fee (bag will be checked)
9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm)Premier members, MileagePlus credit card holders, some other cabins
1x cabin bag + 1 personal item
9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm)

22 lbs (10 kg)

9 x 14 x 22 inches
23 x 36 x 56 cm

$60/€50 Economy Light Tickets - 1st bag
Free Economy Classic & Delight - 1st bag$100/€83 - 2nd bag (for ticket types listed above)
50 lbs (23 kg)35.5 x 29.5 x 16 inches
(90 x 75 x 43 cm)

This list is just a small sampling of airlines, but it gives you an idea of the consistent patterns and variety that is out there in terms of baggage allowance.

As always, it's best to double check your flight details and flight carrier's baggage policies directly so that you don't walk into any uncomfortable surprises before you fly. Better yet, use their baggage allowance calculator, if they have one.

Baggage Calculators

Several airlines have their own handy baggage calculators, so you can see exactly how much you can and cannot check in. Take advantage of these helpful resources because they could save you from unexpected fees. For example, the Air France baggage allowance calculator gives travellers the convenient option to enter flight details to find out what they can take with them.

If you're flying with another airline carrier and want to double check specifics for a particular route, start by searching for a baggage calculator with the airline name in your favourite search engine.

Search Example:
baggage calculator Air Canada

If the airline has a baggage allowance calculator feature, the top result on the search engine page should yield something like this baggage calculator result for Air Canada.

Ways to Take More Baggage and Avoid Unexpected Fees

Airlines in the US are notorious for charging passengers for any checked baggage and some airlines charge for carry-on luggage too, but many airline credit cards or travel credit cards will eliminate those worries. With a travel related credit card, you can collect travel points or frequent flyer miles, and you often get handy perks like a free checked bag and priority boarding.

Pre-purchased Baggage is Cheaper than Adding at the Airport

It doesn't matter whether you do or don't have a travel credit card, if you do end up wanting to add paid baggage to your trip, it's considerably cheaper to pre-purchase additional baggage online than it is to show up at the airport and pay on the spot.

Sometimes that discounted rate is available on the airline's site and sometimes it's not.

My mother recently flew from Amsterdam to Salt Lake City on a KLM operated flight. She added a second suitcase which cost her €68 online versus €85 at the airport, but even in the fine print, KLM's website states, "When departing from the United States to Europe: USD 100. When departing from Europe to the United States: EUR 85."

I've also witnessed fluctuating prices within a particular airline, so it pays to add pre-purchased baggage online. You can add baggage to your itinerary when you buy your ticket or roughly 24 hours before you arrive at the airport.

A Trip Involving Multiple Airlines or Multiple Tickets

Your baggage may be at stake - be careful when piecing together different flights

Let's invoke a hypothetical situation.
Travel Goal: Get from Los Angeles to Berlin
It's become quite popular to select a "multiple airlines" or " hacker fare " option when purchasing a flight ticket. There's nothing wrong with finding a less expensive option, but it's worth your time (and your wallet) to understand what may be at risk.

Suppose you want to travel from Los Angeles to Berlin, but you have a layover in Amsterdam. You could purchase a ticket online (through an airline directly or a travel discount site like Kayak or Skyscanner) that will take you from point A to point B on one particular airline. Or, you could buy one ticket for Los Angeles to Amsterdam and then buy another separate ticket from Amsterdam to Berlin.

In terms of baggage allowance, it's more advantageous to book a flight under one booking reference rather than piecing together separate tickets.

Risk Factors in Piecing Together Separate Flights

If you splice together separate flights, your luggage is handled by more than one airline carrier. While the total ticket price may seem less expensive, combining different flights together, especially for a long-haul journey, could mean that you end up paying what you saved in baggage fees. Why? Because each airline has its own baggage rules. Also remember that you could experience flight cancellations and not make your second flight.

For example, let's consider 2 situations:

Situation 1: Separate Tickets

Total price = $800
You find a travel or airline site that features a flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam. Then you search for the second flight on another site from Amsterdam to Berlin.

Situation 2: A Ticket under One Booking Reference

Total price = $835
You purchase one ticket from an airline (or discount travel site) that departs Los Angeles and arrives in Berlin after a short stop in Amsterdam. All travel is within one booking reference.

Situation Analysis and Takeaways

You may think that you're getting the cheaper deal when you buy into Situation #1, for $800.

However, you may find that the alternative option is actually cheaper. Why?

The price for Situation #2 stitches together two separate flights, but your baggage allowance is determined by two different sets of flights, hence two sets of baggage rules stipulated by more than one airline company.

You'll most likely be granted increased baggage allowance for the first leg since it's a long-haul flight, but as soon as you arrive in Europe to catch your connecting flight from one European city to the next, you'll be asked to check in your bags again and the baggage allowance rules for a short inter-European flight may not be as generous as the previous long-haul flight.

In fact, you may be charged €50 to check each bag. You may also be charged for your carry-on luggage. The Euro has consistently out-muscled the US dollar, so if you brought a suitcase and a carry-on item, then you're paying MORE for your total ticket price than travelling on one flight itinerary.
Additional side effects of this situation may include:

More time in the airport
You'll most likely spend extra time and effort picking up your bag at the baggage claim area, and then you'll have to wait in line to re-check your bag with the airline carrier operating the second part of your journey. However, if you only have one ticket, your luggage is automatically carried through to your final destination.

Delayed baggage
The more parties involved, the more chance there is for something to go awry. It's not guaranteed, but it is a possibility. The July 2018 Air Travel Consumer Report reveals that there were 147,891 passenger reports of mishandled baggage.

Weigh Your Options

In the end, you'll have to "weigh" your options. Piecing together multiple tickets may be cheaper, but it doesn't mean that baggage rules will be the same across differing airlines. If the difference between two ticket options is several hundred or even a thousand, then the answer is obvious: go with the less expensive flight.

However, if the price gap is $50-100, think about how many pieces you want to check in and the luggage weight for each bag in order to make the best decision.

Final Thoughts: Don't Forget that You Have Rights

Although there's a lot of information here about luggage weight and baggage allowance, do know that if the unexpected happens, like if your bags show up damaged or if they don't show up at all, you can be compensated for damaged or lost luggage. In fact, for international travel, your luggage is largely protected by regulations such as the Montreal Convention.

As for you, remember that you also have rights when it comes to air travel. If your flight is delayed, cancelled, or overbooked, you could be compensated for that too.

At AirHelp, we will keep you informed of the latest travel trends and information, and we're happy to provide you with savvy solutions to make your journey easier and simpler.
Flight delays happen, but that doesn't mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as $700 in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled, or overbooked within the last three years.

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Demystifying the Mystery of Baggage Allowance - AirHelp

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It seems as though the rules of baggage allowance are ever changing and increasing in complexity. They are almost as complex at the rules under the eu261 compensation, that give you rights to claim compensation for delayed or cancelled flights.

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This Is the Most Common Airport Anxiety.

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This Is the Most Common Airport Anxiety.

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A surevey was undertaken in order to find out what passengers found the most stressful, at 60% of people were worried about the journey to the airport.

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Traveling is without question a joyful and thrilling experience. However, the journey from point A to point B can come with some seriously anxiety-producing moments. And, according to a new survey by Priority Pass, it appears we all agree on which moments exactly cause us the most travel strife.

For the survey, Priority Pass polled 1,720 respondents to learn about their general airport routines and the stresses that trigger them most while traveling. It specifically asked which areas of the departure lounge they visit, which scenarios they find the most stressful, and what they worry about the most whilst traveling.

According to the findings, 49 percent of travelers agreed that baggage collection was the most stressful moment at the actual airport. But, even that wasn't the most stressful part.

As the survey found, that honor went to getting to the airport in the first place. In total, 63 percent of people worry about getting stuck in traffic on the way to the airport and thus missing their flight.

And that's not an unfounded fear. About 9 percent of people admitted to having missed their flight, with nearly 2 in 10 (19 percent) admitting they have had to sprint to the gate to catch their flight.

Coming in a close second, 61 percent of people are worried about their baggage getting lost too.

The least stressful part? Well, that answer may surprise you. According to the survey, participants found the boarding process, finding their seat on the plane, and the flight itself as the least stressful moments while traveling.

As for how people relax at the airport, the survey found many do so by heading to the bar or to the shops. Over a third of respondents said they visit the pubs and restaurants at the departure lounge. The most popular and busiest part of the airport, the survey found, is the duty-free store. Almost half of the respondents said they take time to look around for a few tax-free deals to bring along with them.

So, next time you have a trip coming up make sure to leave plenty of time to get to the airport, double check your luggage, and go enjoy a pint before your flight. It may just make for a more relaxing journey.

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This Is the Most Common Airport Anxiety, According to New Survey

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Traveling is without question a joyful and thrilling experience. However, the journey from point A to point B can come with some seriously anxiety-producing moments. And, according to a new survey by Priority Pass, it appears we all agree on which moments exactly cause us the most travel strife.

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Apps can help support airport anxeity due to a lot people now becoming relant on their phones for communication, this means it makes it easily acessiable and can make it more personalised, and intreactive. By offering both allows to meet all diffrent customers types.

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81% people now book their holidays online, so with the huge demand of technology it can help cut down the anexity of passengers because it can cut down a lot of conact with people at the airport, espically in the future post covid.

Past stragies have been proven sucessful such as E Passports, facial recognition software which helped to quick up to progress and make things a lot safer resluting in less chance of human errors.

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A lot people who are travelling to the airport will find the expirence uneasy, some of suggestion include staying in a airport hotel the night before.

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Relax in an Airport Lounge

Airport lounges are great for obvious reasons (quiet, comfortable lounges, family rooms, complimentary food and drink), but they're also incredible for airport anxiety sufferers like me. Not only can you enjoy a relaxing cup of tea in front of a screen displaying live flight times, but most lounges are often close to your gate, so it's a calming walk to your flight. With this knowledge, it's much easier to relax and distract yourself with the lounge's entertainment and food options.

For an even more stress-free lounge experience, it's worth considering upgrading your flight to Premium Economy. By flying premium, you will be able to access your airline's premium lounge which includes the usual lounge perks plus added extras such as on-site spas, cinemas, private hotel-style rooms and best of all, direct gate access. So while you're enjoying that massage you can relax even more knowing you're practically already at your gate!

Do Yoga

Forget a stiff drink, yoga is the true cure for anxiety sufferers. Taking a few minutes to breath, stretch and pose will, according to the NHS, benefit people with high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and stress. Considering the lack of space and quiet at the airport though, a quick child's pose before your flight doesn't seem like the most achievable task. Enter yoga rooms: the latest trend popping in the world's airports. San Francisco International Airport was the first to add an yoga room, with Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Burlington Airport in Vermont and Helsinki Airport following suit. In the UK, the SkyTeam Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 offers guests access to a tranquil yoga room complete with mats and SkyTeam's own yoga video exercises.

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Airport lounges are great for obvious reasons (quiet, comfortable lounges, family rooms, complimentary food and drink), but they're also incredible for airport anxiety sufferers like me. Not only can you enjoy a relaxing cup of tea in front of a screen displaying live flight times, but most lounges are often close to your gate, so it's a calming walk to your flight.

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An Airport of Seamless Experiences for the Connected Traveler. By Vision-Box