Flyers are about to go cuckoo for coconuts. Here’s why you should bring a coconut in your carry-on during your next flight — and yes, it’s legal A traveler is touting a unique way to circumvent TSA’s fluid restriction — schlepping a whole coconut aboard and drinking the sucker in-flight. A flyer detailed this Flintstones-esque … 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
It was a slippery situation. A New York woman says she was stopped by airport officials because her powdered lubricant was mistaken for a dangerous or illegal substance. Lana Madison, 29, was allegedly interrogated alongside her boyfriend at an airport in Mexico City, saying security was perplexed by the “white powder”. “Several of them huddled … Read more
Her in-flight meal is ruffling a few feathers. Some folks are just too chicken to fly. But this bold New Yorker’s rotisserie chicken snack simply wouldn’t fly with airport security — nor with clucking critics online. “I just got pulled aside by TSA for having ‘something crazy’ in my bag,” Chloé Gray, a lifestyle influencer, … Read more
It was the flightmare before Christmas. Crewmembers and TSA agents alike took pot-shots at Netflix’s hit holiday airport movie “Carry-On,” which they felt took more than a few creative liberties when it came to airport security. The flight-knuckle thriller follows TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Edgerton) as he tries to outfox a mysterious traveler (Jason … Read more
Observant officers in a New Zealand airport unwrapped $2 million worth of methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents that a Canadian woman attempted to conceal. The woman, 29, arrived at Auckland International Airport in New Zealand on a flight from Vancouver on December 8 carrying the illicit drugs in her carry-on bag, according to a release … 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
These airline fees are soaring. Another major air carrier will be implementing an extra charge for carry-on bags, as the cost of checked baggage climbs. Beginning in January, Air Canada will be charging basic-economy travelers an extra fee for bringing abroad carry-on luggage larger than a handbag or small backpack. The fee will pertain to … 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
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
She felt like they benefited from pretty privilege. A senior UK passenger claims she was discriminated against by Ryanair after having to pay a $100 bag-checking fee while younger, “attractive” passengers boarded without penalty. “I’m absolutely disgusted with Ryanair! I’ve just been held up for 20 minutes because they said my cabin bag was too … Read more
Rumor has it that liquid limits for carry-on luggage on planes are going to change, and they might — but not until 2040. The current rule set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows for travel-sized containers that are 3.4oz (100ml) or less of liquids, gels or aerosols. Also known as the “3-1-1” rule, the … Read more
Packing for a trip is hard enough, but squeezing everything into just a single carry-on can seem nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s a hack that’s useful for any packer — and it will help you avoid over- and under-packing, not to mention running out of space or paying for a checked bag. The 5-4-3-2-1 packing method … Read more
Here’s one good reason to back Blue. JetBlue is making free carry-on bags available to all classes of travelers, including economy ticket holders, the company announced on Tuesday. It’s a rare policy update in favor of the customer as many US-based airlines have moved to increasingly itemized itineraries, with some carriers even charging the passengers … Read more
More like checked lug-gouge. With air travelers facing soaring bag fees this summer — sometimes nearly high as the airfares themselves — everyone’s talking packing hacks. As the unwanted upcharges threaten to eat away at already stretched-thin vacation budgets, social media sites are awash in so-called pro tips — TikTok alone has racked up over 101 million posts … Read more
Think you’re an overpacker? Get a load of these two. Finnish content creators Lauri Vuohensilta and Hanna Korpisaari comically compressed a massive mound of travel items into a single carry-on suitcase with help from a 150-ton hydraulic press — and with room to spare. The dynamic duo shared their feat in an 8-minute video on … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Pack your bags and take off in style, all while skipping the dreaded baggage drop line. Carry-on luggage is a lifesaver when traveling for long weekends and short trips, having everything you need handy in one place while … Read more