Checking Suits On a Flight

Hi all,

Please don't laugh but I will be traveling the week of Feb 22nd and don't know how to bring my work clothes (suits, etc).  Previous travel I always brought them in a garment bag but that was literally one suit at a time.  When reading online forums everyone says not to check anything expensive.  Ok - expensive is subjective but my suits are about $600 each and I got a few.   Can anyone provide recommend how I should move them to the UK?  Need them for work.

Thanks!

You could roll tightly one/a couple into your carry on. You could then have it pressed and at least show up to work.  Check the rest....while they may get lost (probably long odds) I doubt anyone would steal them.

I check stuff, including very expensive shoes!  Not had an issue.  I have lots of "lost bags" in the past but I've never had one go missing for too long.  The longest was a trip when it took 4 days for my bag to catch up with me.  My husband hates carrying a bag, so he even checks his iPad into his luggage!

That being said, I guess there is always a risk of a bag truly being lost. 

Haven't had a bag go missing in 20 years of round the world travel. However, sometimes bags get delayed so I would bring one on the plane.

Thanks everyone!  I appreciate the feedback and will pack all of it with more confidence  

If you're worried about it, make sure you've got travel insurance that will cover lost or delayed bags.

If you wanted to go a step further, take pics of what you're packing so you can submit them with any claim if they really do get lost.

It's not likely a bag will be lost, but it makes me feel a bit more prepared.