I had already saved my flight details and figured that I was all set for the journey. The one thing I hadn't properly checked was my baggage allowance. As I was packing, I began to wonder if my suitcase would actually comply with the required regulations, and so I decided to find out about it before I left home.

When I looked at the Lufthansa Baggage Fees, I saw that the baggage conditions are not the same for all passengers and that the allowance may vary according to factors such as the route, the fare, the travel class, and the passenger's eligibility. Earlier I had thought that the same baggage allowance would apply to all journeys, so this served as a useful reminder.

I also chose to check both the weight and the size of my suitcase rather than just making an estimate. As a result, I took out a number of items which I probably didn't need at all, and this made the suitcase easier to handle.

The most important thing that I've learned is that the baggage information associated with my particular booking is more relevant than the general examples that I come across online; it was only by checking this before I left home that I felt so much more at ease.

Usually, do you check your baggage allowance when you're booking or only when you're about to leave?