 Some suitcases weigh as much as 30 pounds. They may be beautiful, but they're using up your weight allowance for your checked luggage, and many airlines are now starting to focus on the weight of carry-on pieces. My favorite suitcase only weighs 12 pounds, and I take it everywhere. Make sure that you are weight conscious. This is Stephanie Abrams. Time for another travel tip from one of the 100 most powerful women in travel, Stephanie Abrams.