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dkteachlife · Joined: 24 Dec 2010

I have a great rucksack with day pack attachment. I plan to use this for travel in general. Hoever for the big move to SK I will bring more. I have a a regular backpack filled with electronics and I have squeezed my essential books into another. I was planning to check in one of those large rolling suitcases. Likely I will put the book backpack inside the suitcase and carry on the rucksack and electronic backpack. Can I pack a box for check in as well if needed?

Is it true you get one carry one bag and one laptop bag which can be stored under the seat as well as two bags which can be checked in which are under 70 lbs? I do not mind paying if necessary. On international flights is it 2 bags? free? under 70?

Thanks

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

sojusucks · Joined: 31 May 2008

If you know the address of your school you can mail a big box or two with some stuff ahead of time. I'd only do this with a public school but it could save you money and aggravation.

sirius black · Joined: 04 Jun 2010

Check with the airline you are flying on. As suggested by another poster you can send some non essentials ahead to the address of the school. If its things that's not needed right away I'd recommend sending it by the cheapest means possible.

conbon78 · Joined: 05 Jun 2008

It's actually really expensive to ship boxes over to Korea. However, you are allowed to bring 2 50lb bags from America (if that is where you are coming from). On Korean Air you were allowed to check a 3rd bag that could be up to 70lbs for $130, which is much cheaper than shipping a box of that size to Korea. Plus, I brought a roll bag and backpack as my carry ons. So I basically had a lot of crap with me. So check with your airline and good luck!

uklathemock · Joined: 26 Dec 2009