Two baggage handlers went viral after battling a stubborn baby stroller for several long minutes. The scene unfolded at Kansas City International Airport as travelers watched the struggle from a jet bridge above the tarmac. Jason Falen, who was waiting to board a flight to Denver, started recording when he realized the two workers were completely baffled by the … Read more
This brought new meaning to “air guitar.” A careless baggage handler at LAX is facing the music online after he was caught hurling expensive guitars onto the tarmac, as seen in a TikTok video with 4 million views. “The whole situation felt wrong,” Nick Ruiz, 21, who filmed the appalling incident on his Smartphone, told Jam … Read more
It’s first-class fury. Rapper Chika claimed that Delta Airlines baggage handlers trashed her pricey designer suitcases — and she’s not holding back. Chika unloaded in a furious social media rant after her luxury luggage nightmare. @chikalogy/Instagram The 29-year-old spitfire, real name Jane Chika Oranika, blasted the airline on social media after discovering her sleek Rimowa … Read more
Well, that socks. As if the bag-check system wasn’t already going to hell: A traveler found himself in a ridiculous situation at the airport after his items arrived one-by-one on the luggage conveyor, as documented in a TikTok post with over 5 million views. “That one time we were waiting for my brother’s bag, and … Read more
It was a dog-gone crazy decision. Europe’s top court has ruled that pets in the cargo hold can be classified as luggage, precluding airlines for paying more in compensation should the pet go missing. The decision harks back to dispute between Spanish airline Iberia and a passenger whose dog, Mona, went missing in 2019 just … Read more
They’re not going to check your carry-on. American Airlines is removing metal bag sizers at its boarding gates across the US this coming Monday, with fliers no longer required to squeeze their suitcases inside the contraption to make sure it meets size requirements. The news was first reported by View From The Wing, which obtained … 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
They’re bagging this beloved rule. Southwest Airlines has ended its decades-old “bags fly free” policy, where passengers were allowed two complimentary checked bags regardless of their ticket fare. Starting tomorrow, passengers aboard the budget carrier will have to pay to store their bags in the cargo hold, One Mile At A Time reported. This drastic … Read more
They didn’t appreciate his air strip-tease. A judge has blasted an ex-baggage handler as “vain and stupid” after he filmed himself working out shirtless inside a moving jet engine at Sydney Airport in Australia, as seen in a viral TikTok video. “I am really at a loss as to what motivates people to do such … 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
People often blame baggage handlers for damaging their luggage in transit. Prostock-studio – stock.adobe.com Don’t blame me. It’s time to stop pointing fingers at baggage handlers for the damage found on suitcases at an airport baggage claim — because they actually might not be the ones at fault. A video posted by a ramp agent … Read more
If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more, you’ll want to be aware of any changes coming to airlines in the new year. Many airlines are making big adjustments in 2025, including updated baggage fees, carry-on policies and general rules. No matter what airline you fly, there’s likely to be an update that could … Read more
Budget carrier Frontier Airlines said Tuesday it will offer first-class-style seating to woo passengers willing to spend more. Frontier previously added more seats with extra leg room and business fares targeted at small companies. Other budget carriers have also been targeting higher fares. In August, Spirit Airlines began offering intra-Europe-style business-class seats with a guaranteed blocked middle seat, while Southwest Airlines said in July it planned to … Read more
Blame the wheel of misfortune. A Ryanair passenger was incensed after getting forced to fork over a $60 baggage fee because a wheel was poking out of the size checker. “I thought she was joking,” Elizabeth Keenan, 31, told Jam Press of the “ridiculous” penalty, which she incurred while traveling from Dublin, Ireland to London, … Read more
Revenge is taking off. A traveler created a whole website to expose an airline after they reportedly lost his girlfriend’s luggage. Rather than contacting the airline and expressing his frustrations directly to them in an email, entrepreneur Pieter Levels created “Luggage Losers. A man created a whole website to expose an airline after they lost … 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
If you’re someone who arrives at the airport many hours before your flight, it might be time to reassess your strategy. There’s nothing worse than waiting in a long line to check your bag knowing that you still have to go through security before you can settle in with food and a drink at your … 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
Talk about emotional baggage. Travelers are reeling after airlines including JetBlue, United, and American recently raised the cost of checking bags — with even higher rates in store for those who wait to pay at the airport, CNBC reported. American Airlines recently announced that coach travelers would pay $35 to check a bag ahead of … Read more
KEY WEST, Fla. – An American Airlines pilot is getting praise after he stepped out of the cockpit and went down to the tarmac to help load luggage onto the plane. Footage showed the gesture happening at Key West International Airport on January 5. Passenger Robert Idell said he filmed the footage from his seat on American … Read more