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]] Luggage is any number of Bag s, cases and containers which hold a Traveller 's articles during Transit . The modern Traveller can be expected to have packages containing Clothing , toiletries, small possessions, trip necessities, and on the return-trip, Souvenir s. For some, luggage and the Style thereof is representative of the owner's Wealth . Luggage - 1596, from lug (v.) "to drag;" so, lit. "what has to be lugged about" (or, in Johnson's definition, "any thing of more bulk than value"). In 20c., the usual word for "baggage belonging to passengers." ''Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper'' Baggage can be synonymous with "luggage", or can refer to the train of people and goods, both military and of a personal nature, which commonly followed pre-modern armies on campaign. Typically, the baggage would consist of the possessions (often including varying quantities of booty, goods looted from conquered territories or spoils of past battle such as weapons and armor of fallen enemies) of the military personnel, together with their wives, children, male and female prostitutes, and other non-fighting personnel. It would also include military gear not in use in the battle being fought. The baggage was considered a strategic resource and closely guarded. Its loss was considered to weaken and demoralize an army, leading to rearguard attacks such as that at the Battle Of Agincourt . Luggage has changed over time. Historically the most common types of luggage were Chest s or Trunk s made of wood or other heavy materials. These would be shipped by professional movers. Since the Second World War smaller and more lightweight Suitcase s and bags that can be carried by an individual have become the main form of luggage. With more and more Passenger s travelling by air the Baggage Handler s have seen an increase of passengers using the airline transport industry's ATA 300 Specifications for baggage designs acceptable for air transport, including both 'hand luggage' and 'hold luggage'. Samsonite is the world's largest manufacturer of luggage. TYPES OF LUGGAGE
HOLD LUGGAGE Some Vehicle s have an area specifically for luggage called the hold. Items stored in the hold are known as hold luggage, a typical example would be a suitcase. If travelling by Coach passengers will often be expected to place their luggage in the hold, before boarding. Aeroplane s in contrast are loaded by professional Baggage Handler s. HAND LUGGAGE Passengers are allowed to carry a limited number of smaller bags with them in the vehicle, these are known as hand luggage (more commonly referred to as '''carry-on''' in North America ), and contain valuables and items needed during the journey. There is normally storage space provided for hand luggage, either under seating, or in overhead lockers. Trains often have luggage racks at the ends of the Carriage near the doors, or abvove the seats if there are compartments. Commercial airlines The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sets guidelines for cabin baggage/hand luggage/carry-on luggage size {Link without Title} . They are not mandatory, however, and individual airlines can and do vary their requirements. The IATA guideline states:
As an example of the lack of standardisation some of the following airlines requirements are:
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On 21 September 2006, the UK government advised that from the following day, the allowable size of the single item of hand baggage on outgoing flights from the UK would be increased to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (ca. 22in x 18in x 10in) {Link without Title} , the IATA guideline size. Commercial airline pilots and flight attendants also comply with standards. Those standards are set by individual airlines under "uniform restrictions" which guide and maintain professional dress codes. ETYMOLOGY According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word ''luggage'' enters printed English in 1596. The word derived from the verb "lug," as in "that which needs to be lugged about." The idea of pulling things inherent in the verb lug combines with the suffix -age to create the word we know today. "Baggage" is a similar word with the same suffix. This common word ending (-age) means that the item is functionally related to the root word; hence "baggage" is functionally related to the noun "bag," and ''luggage'' related to the act of "lugging." LEFT LUGGAGE Left luggage, also '''luggage storage''' or '''bag storage''', is a place where one can temporarily store one's luggage so as to not have to carry it. Often found at an airport or train station there may be a staffed '''left luggage counter''' or simply a coin operated or automated locker system. With higher threats of terrorism all around the globe, this type of public storage is disappearing. Baggage Cart s are small vehicles used for transport luggage in airports, railway stations or large bus stations. LUGGAGE FORWARDING Luggage forwarding, also known as '''luggage shipping''' or '''luggage logistics''', is a type of specialty shipping service that has been available for approximately 10 years and has grown in demand, particulary after the September 11, 2001 Attacks . The purpose of luggage forwarding is to reduce the hassles of baggage handling commonly experienced by airline passengers at airports. Travelers have the option to call a company to pick up bags at their home or office, then have them delivered to any destination of choice. The process is usually repeated for for round-trip traveling. REFERENCES |
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