Example: La franquicia de equipaje permite llevar dos maletas sin pagar extra.
Definition
"La franquicia de equipaje" refers to the allowance or limit set by airlines on the number and weight of bags a passenger can carry without paying additional fees. It typically permits travelers to bring a certain amount of luggage free of charge during a flight.
The term "la franquicia de equipaje" combines "franquicia," meaning an exemption or allowance, with "equipaje," meaning luggage. "Franquicia" originates from the Old French word 'franchise,' which referred to a privilege or freedom, while "equipaje" comes from the Spanish verb 'equipar,' meaning to equip or prepare. Did you know? The concept of luggage allowance became standardized with the rise of commercial air travel in the 20th century.
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"La franquicia de equipaje" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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the baggage allowance