Ready for Take Off? Pack Smart, Pack Light!

"With the new restrictions implemented by the airlines, the last thing you want to worry about is cramming your gear into one suitcase, having your bag exceed the weight limit and being charged a high fine," said Wanda Gierhart, President, TravelSmith Outfitters, Inc. "TravelSmith helps prepare travelers with advice and gear that maximizes space, minimizes weight and ultimately saves money on fines."

TravelSmith's packing experts offer guides, advice and answers to consumers' toughest travel questions. They offer three rules to avoid last-minute delays and fines:

    1) Pack clothes that can serve a dual-purpose -- morning to night
    2) Pack clothes made of lightweight, wrinkle-resistant fabrics in neutral
       colors that can be easily mixed and matched
    3) Weigh your luggage before you leave home

TravelSmith carries a wide variety of products to help you follow the new rules and drop those pesky (luggage) pounds. Lighten your load and get ready for take off with TravelSmith "Packing Pros" recommendations:

    -- To maximize luggage space, use Compression Bags. The bags remove excess
       air around bulky items, creating up to 80% more packing space.
    -- To meet weight restrictions, pack wrinkle-free, lightweight, versatile
       pieces such as the Women's Sophisticated Three Piece Set.  The set
       includes a knit top, pants, and a jacket that go anywhere.  Accentuate
       with a pair of earrings and heels, and you're set for a night out.
    -- To avoid costly overweight baggage fees, use a Digital Luggage Scale --
       a portable, handheld luggage scale that weighs up to 100 lbs. (44 kg.)
       of luggage.
    -- To get through security faster, organize your documents in a Boarding
       Pouch -- smart and sleek with pockets for travel documents,
       identification and currency. This sleek pouch tucks under your shirt
       and provides pre-boarding speed and peace of mind.

The USTOA has updated its Baggage Allowance Table to reflect new U.S. airline regulations regarding rules on checked baggage for U.S. domestic airlines and more relaxed carry-on rules for passengers flying into some UK airports. The chart can be found at http://www.ustoa.com/consumernews/airlinebaggage.cfm.

    For more information, contact TravelSmith at
http://www.travelsmith.com/luggagerules or 800-950-1600.

About TravelSmith

Since 1992, TravelSmith has offered the most travel-worthy clothing, accessories, and gear available. Every item sold -- whether via its catalog, online at travelsmith.com, or at its outlet stores -- has been tested for reliability and ease of care at home or on the road. TravelSmith is based in theSan Francisco Bay Area but its products, from sophisticated wrinkle-resistant clothing to durable, lightweight luggage, are favorites of savvy travelers everywhere.

About USTOA

USTOA's 150 member brands are responsible for the vacations of 11 million people yearly. To qualify for USTOA membership a company must meet the travel industry's toughest requirements, including participation in the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program. Among other things, the program requires each USTOA corporate member to set aside $1 million in security to protect consumer payments in case the company goes out of business. More information on USTOA as well as a Travel Agent's Room is available at http://www.ustoa.com or http://www.ustoa.travel. Or phone 1-800-GO-USTOA (468-7862).

SOURCE TravelSmith Outfitters, Inc.

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