By now we’ve all heard of “raw dogging” a flight – travelling on a plane without any type of entertainment … but now a new trend called “naked flying” takes it to a whole new level. Source link #Naked #flying #rawdogging
No need to fly off the bag handle over lost luggage. An insufficient reimbursement for mishandled suitcases can feel like a slap in the face for anyone who has been forced to replace a wardrobe’s worth of personal items. However, there’s a little-known airline regulation that gives international travelers more leverage than many realize, Fodor’s … Read more
Someone call up Chappell Roan, because the latest brand collab between Mexican fast food staple Chipotle and luggage brand BÉIS is the real-life version of ‘HOT TO GO!’ The traveler-favorite restaurant chain and the Shay Mitchell-founded baggage brand have joined forces (or fajitas) to create an 11-piece luggage collection — coined “The To Go Collection” … Read more
On a wing and a tear. A Ryanair passenger is ripping the budget carrier after allegedly discovering that their checked bag and the $2,000 worth of belongings inside had allegedly been completely “shredded” — leaving it looking like it had been “mauled by a tiger.” They aired their grievance in a Reddit post in an … Read more
As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. A single mom offered to store her friend’s overweight luggage stuffed with clothes at her home thinking she would later on retrieve them, once she settled into her new home overseas. Well, something got lost in translation as her friend expected her luggage to get returned … Read more
Here’s luggage advice all true travel pros should know. After going through the hell that is the airport security line, the only thing left to worry about is cramming your suitcase into an overhead bin — and the hard part isn’t over yet. Daniel Compton, a Delta flight attendant, told Travel + Leisure that different … 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
No need to dip into your wallet for checked luggage for a big travel weekend. This Labor Day weekend, Hidden Valley Ranch plans to help travelers cover the cost of their checked bag fees — if they bring the ranch along for the journey. Due to the 3.4oz liquid limit for carry-on bags, ranch lovers … Read more
One of the trickiest things about solo traveling is figuring out what to do with your bag when you need to use the restroom at the airport. A female traveler recently faced this dilemma, so she asked a fellow airport-goer to watch her carry-on luggage while she relieved herself — but the woman shockingly refused. … Read more
Don’t wing it. If you’re hoping to get overhead bin space on the airplane so you don’t have to check your bag, there’s one thing you can do to better your chances. Passengers with disabilities who require special assistance have the opportunity to board first by law. Depending on the airline, other groups such as … Read more
A new luggage tag scam has been taking off. An airport worker, who claimed to be a Delta Air Lines baggage claims manager, took to Reddit to warn travelers about a “growing” scam. “I just wanted to let everyone know to please start discarding your bag tags at home,” they wrote. The poster claimed that … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Years ago, while passing through Munich International Airport, I had a truly mortifying travel moment: my overstuffed, flimsy suitcase burst open on the baggage claim belt, sending my clothes spilling … Read more
They told her to check the bag — she checked them instead. A fierce flyer is going viral for muscling her suitcase into a carry-on sizer at a European airport — leaving airline staff stunned when the bag actually fit. The now-legendary shove came courtesy of TikTok user Arina (@summermken_official), who posted a video of … Read more
A plane passenger refused to do a “favor” for a fellow traveler — but she might’ve had good reason. The passenger took to Reddit to ask whether she was in the wrong for refusing to watch someone’s bags at the gate. The user explained that they were sitting next to a woman with a young … Read more
That’s gross. It’s hard to believe that there is something dirtier than a public toilet bowl — but there is, and it’s something that travelers use several times a year. The wheels of a suitcase are a breeding ground for bacteria, carrying nearly 58 times more than the place where people publicly relieve themselves, according … Read more
A flight passenger who boarded a late-night flight out of Atlanta, Georgia, shared frustrations about the baggage-related actions of some fellow flyers. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum with the title, “Another rant about carry-ons and personal items,” the user wrote to others, “Seriously, why have a ‘rule’ about one carry-on and one personal item when it’s … 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
This might be a soar subject. The TSA just banned a travel essential from checked luggage following a new advisory from the Federal Aviation Administration. Portable chargers and power banks that use lithium batteries are no longer permitted in checked bags, per the guideline. Portable chargers and power banks that use lithium batteries are no … Read more
A retail store in Scottsboro, Alabama, is giving new life to lost luggage by reselling items left behind by travelers. Unclaimed Baggage has released “The Found Report,” detailing unique and valuable items left behind while also sharing trends the group has noticed. Sonni Hood, senior manager of PR and communications, told Fox News Digital the report … 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