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26 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY AUGUST 2015 SURE YOUR CHILD COULD HAVE GONE TO COLLEGE IN-STATE BUT THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN TOO EASY WITH THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHING ITS TIME TO MAKE PLANS. Driving vs. Flying Many parents drive their kids because you can stuff a lot in the old minivan but if your childs university is across the country that may not be realistic add up the cost of your time plus gas and hotel bills and decide for yourself. How to Get Belongings from Point A to Point B A couple of years ago my advice was sim- ple one parent flies with the kid and each person brings two fully loaded suitcases with the parent allowed a thimbleful of space. But that was back when all airlines allowed two checked bags for free. The landscape has changed - and so has my advice. Try to Fly an Airline with a Free Bag Allowance Airlines can and do change fees at any time without notice so always confirm before you fly. For the moment Southwest Air- lines still allows two checked bags for free. goodTO GO Getting the Kids to College by Rick Seaney Contributor Avoid Overweight Fees Most airlines charge an additional fee for bags weighing over 50 pounds a fee that often jumps again for bags over 70 pounds. The overweight fee is usually much more expensive than the checked bag fee and if the bag is too heavy you pay both. Dont forget to pack common sense too. If a flight with free bags costs 600 and the flight that charges bag fees is 200 - do the math. Shipping vs. Ground Transportation Contact your favorite shipper for the cheapest way to send boxes. The UPS web- site has a handy time cost calculator on its homepage plus they have luggage box- es you might want to try. Compare with other shippers too. What to Buy on Arrival in Your Schools City Arrive at school in time for a shopping trip to a local store to stock up on necessities. Some suggestions for the dorm or apart- ment dweller Bed linensPillowTowels Toiletries ComputerCopier supplies PensNotebooks wait - do kids still use that stuff Water bottlesSnacks Microwave andor Dorm fridge Desk lamp Fan School Yourself on What NOT to Bring to College If you fly dont bring items that take up a lot of space or weight. Weight equals mon- ey and with out-of-state tuition thats the last thing you want to waste. Carry the lap- top onboard and shop for supplies at your destination. Rick Seaney is co-founder of FareCompare an airfare search site devoted to helping shoppers find the cheapest flights possible. FareCompare also offers easy-to-use practical information to help travelers save on every step of their journey.