The carry-on versus the checked bag—no matter the intention, when the time comes to pack, this is the battle that occurs in the mind of every traveler. Each form of luggage has its merits, make no ...

Suzanne Rowan Kelleher covers travel for Forbes. Social media influencers and frequent travelers are fond of bragging of their packing prowess, beating their chests and declaring that they never, ...

As an avgeek and frequent traveler, I usually have a pretty good sense of when my carry-on bag isn’t going to make it with me onto my flight. I can often tell just by knowing what kind of plane I’m ...

Irish airlines updated their baggage policies for 2026, with new size limits and fees that could cost travelers a small ...

Common cabin bag mistakes cause delays at security. Knowing what belongs in check-in luggage saves time, money, and embarrassment before boarding flights worldwide today.

Let’s be honest, there are plenty of reasons to only travel with carry-on luggage. In addition to lost and damaged suitcases becoming a seemingly regular occurrence these days, it also requires a lot ...

Southwest is sunsetting another beloved perk. The airline on Tuesday said it will end its decades-old free bag check policy – another break from tradition as the company tries to ward off advances ...

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The cost of flying, like most things, is going up. “Fuel has gone up quite a bit. That’s a big component of our costs when we’re carrying bags,” Scott Chandler, American’s senior vice president of ...

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Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. As an avgeek and frequent traveler ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...