Many airline passengers insist they’re being forced to check their carry-on bags — even as empty overhead bins on planes remain onboard. Across social media, travelers are sharing stories of being told space has run out, only to board and find empty compartments still available. The complaints are fueling questions about airline boarding practices, and whether speed … Read more
Summer travel is in full swing after a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. A massive 45.1 million Americans were predicted to travel at least 50 miles from their homes, with 3.61 million Americans flying to their destination. For those flyers who tend to bring a lot of baggage with them, a viral travel hack involving pillowcases is now apparently … Read more
It’s the mother of all tripping tricks. Flying with a belly full of baby is no joke — but traveling with a faux gut made out of a makeup bag? That’s a real gag. That’s how genius globetrotter Grace Hale avoided paying extra luggage upcharges on a recent Ryanair flight from England to Scotland. She tucked her … Read more
Airlines hate to see this coming. A nifty jacket that can hold enough personal items for a week-long vacation is being declared the ultimate travel hack. The coat costs a considerable $288, but it ultimately saves jetsetters money on checked luggage and flights that charge for carry-on. The garment is produced by Wear to Fly … Read more
Once globetrotters try this hack, they’ll likely never go back — straight up! Maximalist travelers, folks who religiously overstuff their bags, might have a new reason to sing “Hallelujah!” this holiday season, thanks to the viral “vertical” packing trend. “New way of packing,” announced Aline Lowry, a luxury travel content creator, in a haute TikTok how-to … Read more
He did not agree with this sky-high fee. Jake Hughes was wrongfully charged by EasyJet staffers for his carry-on bag, which was allegedly not meeting the luggage size requirement. “I couldn’t believe they were trying to charge me for something that clearly fit inside the compartment,” Hughes, a Worcestershire, England, resident declared to Kennedy News … Read more
The painful days of pay delays are finally over. . Travelers no longer need to fear getting stuck in a financial holding pattern should their flight get scrapped. US airlines are now required to issue passengers automatic refunds for tickets and other flight-related expenses should their flight get canceled or significantly delayed. “Today, our automatic … Read more
This brought new meaning to arriving with only the clothes on his back. An enterprising UK traveler has devised an ingenious — albeit unconventional way — to circumvent baggage fees at the airport: by stuffing everything under his clothes. This human suitcase detailed the unorthodox money-saving hack in a video blowing up on social media. … Read more
Destined for delays. Avid travelers tend to opt out of checked bags to avoid delayed baggage arrival, difficulty picking out their items or fear of their bag not reaching their destination. But for those who have no choice, they’ll add a personal marker on the suitcase with anticipation, making their baggage pick-up smoother. However, this … Read more
He was wheely mad. An alarmed airline passenger slapped with a surprise fee for a piece of barely-oversized luggage was able to save a bundle — and beat the system — by breaking the coasters off of his roller suitcase, much to the amusement of fellow travelers. The drastic act took place at the airport in Palma, … Read more
She’s got a lot of baggage. A flabbergasted flyer says Delta accidentally sent her 13 new suitcases after she complained that the carrier had “destroyed” her original bag. Gisele Rochefort took to TikTok to share the suitcase caper last week, claiming that the airline accidentally overcompensated by sending her an extra 12 pieces of new … Read more