That's why we can't 'honestly' answer the questions at the Check In counter -
'Has anyone asked you to carry anything for them?' Am I even carrying anything that's actually 'mine'
''Did you pack your bags yourself?' *Yourself as in the extended family? Why yes, especially on the way back........
"Could someone have interfered with your bags after you packed them' Without a doubt - why stay on the safe side of the weight limit? Someone with guts has prob sneaked in another 5-10kgs to see if you can get away with it! That 5-10kg is prob mithaai n halwa!
It does not matter if these are peanuts, vitamins or something else, what matters is WHO is giving this stuff.
I never had a problem if I have a space/allowance to carry. I am not saying that leave your stuff and take theirs but IF after packing everything you still have 1...2...3..4.. kg of allowance remaining, why not? World works on helping each other.
Only thing I do is ask the person to give me stuff UNPACKED and individually labeled and I take with me whatever I can.
Well the wise solution could have been that your hubby should have told his friend "i will check my luggage allowance and will see how much stuff we are taking...if there is any space then will surely take your stuff' and then he should have discussed it with you. Anyhow it didnot go this way.....well if you have space then take the things (dont bother or worry about what these items are). Tumhara tou kuch nahi bigar raha, tumhara tou poora saman araha hai na.
How much medicine are you taking?! Are you taking enough to actually make customs think that you might be selling them? I know people who’ve done this within the past year and had no issues. Just last year we went back home and came back with a lot of medications (many varieties…but quantities were small enough to make it obvious that they’re for personal use). No issues with customs.
If you truly don’t have any space in your luggage, and will be paying extra to take the bags…then tell your husband that he needs to give you extra money to pay for that. But if taking the bags is not going to cost you extra, then in my humble opinion, just take them without making it a big deal. Since your husband obviously told his friend that you will take the bags…not taking them at this point will cause a fight between you and your husband (and it will also make him look bad to his friend).
You should always pick and choose your battles. And in my humble opinion, this is a battle not worth fighting.
My wedding took place in Pakistan, and the day before i was leaving, my mom's best friend showed up with a SUITCASE. I was soo pissed, but had to take it since my mom had agreed to it (not knowing it wuld be suitcase full.) Like i had nothing to take for my wedding:(
Another time, a friend who was already in pakistan, asked me to bring a baby bag and some bottles (her husband got them,) and in one of the bottle bag there was gold jewelry hidden...thank god i checked...i refused to take the gold. I would never send my gold with someone else.
Since thn we just dont tell anybody abt our plans.
Well first of all, I never carry anyone's stuff without personally seeing it and see them pack in front of me. That's just something my dad has taught us (he has worked in airlines for years). I ask the person giving me their things is it okay if I check what's in their package. People understand that and a lot of people actually do this. I never carry anything that I'll have to answer to the authority for. Like medicines, gold, money etc.
And when I know there is going to be an issue of people giving me packages and packages, I tell people that my suitcases are already full and that's all I can carry. People are really inconsiderate. They don't think how much trouble it can be for a person already tensed about long flights and travel. I just simply tell everyone that my suitcases are full. I understand that its too late now, but for next time make it clear to your husband that you won't take other's stuff no matter who they are. Heck, your flight can get delayed and what if they off load your luggage and tell you to re-check in. I never take chances.
Well first of all, I never carry anyone's stuff without personally seeing it and see them pack in front of me. That's just something my dad has taught us (he has worked in airlines for years). I ask the person giving me their things is it okay if I check what's in their package. People understand that and a lot of people actually do this. I never carry anything that I'll have to answer to the authority for. Like medicines, gold, money etc.
And when I know there is going to be an issue of people giving me packages and packages, I tell people that my suitcases are already full and that's all I can carry. People are really inconsiderate. They don't think how much trouble it can be for a person already tensed about long flights and travel. I just simply tell everyone that my suitcases are full. I understand that its too late now, but for next time make it clear to your husband that you won't take other's stuff no matter who they are. Heck, your flight can get delayed and what if they off load your luggage and tell you to re-check in. I never take chances.
ESPECIALLY if you're flying with a child. Gosh, there is soooo much stuff you may need to take, including heavy things like milk and water. Also, are you flying alone or with hubby?
^ actually, they have a branch of GNC in lahore (and i m pretty sure in other cities as well.) My others is a manager at one here in the US and was telling me corp. GNC is very strick abt their products and what is sold at their stores.
