Just put your suit on a hanger in a cheap plastic
by 1002 (2019-02-13 04:09:42)
Edited on 2019-02-13 04:12:36

In reply to: ? For the seasoned air travelers. Packing a suit  posted by The Holtz Room

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zip-up garment bag. You should use a hanger that locks your pants to the hanger. Carry your suit on the plane. As soon as you get on, tell the steward / stewardess that you have an important meeting / are attending a funeral / have a job interview, and ask them to hang your suit in the closet. They will be more than happy to accommodate you and your suit will be perfect without the effort of specially packing it or buying some expensive luggage.

This procedure has always worked for me.



Hanging inside plane doesn't work anymore in my experience
by Brandon  (2019-02-13 10:02:35)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I did that a lot about 10-15 years ago and it usually worked but I've noticed either a polite refusal by flight attendants or newer planes that don't appear to have the same compartment for garments to hang. Maybe it varies by airline, but I usually look for it and rarely see it anymore. I fly mostly Delta and Southwest, occasionally United.