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
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
They send your bags packing. When passengers lose luggage and never retrieve it, their suitcases don’t end up in a landfill or some forgotten storage unit — the bags are actually sold. According to Vice, 2.1 million passengers take off on an estimated 45,000 flights per day. While most of their luggage finds its way back to … Read more
This will send your anxiety soaring. A photo of an unassuming suitcase has “freaked out” travelers who are flying over the holidays — and it’s all thanks to a new, fictional movie. “If I see this at the airport I’m canceling my flight ASAP!!” an X user posted online alongside a photo of a black, … Read more
Brace yourself — AAA predicts that 7.85 million Americans will cram into overstuffed airplanes between Saturday, Dec. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, to get away for the holidays. Some of the most stressful aspects of seasonal air travel, like weather delays, lost luggage and long lines of weary wanderers, are out of your control. But … 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
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
Losing your luggage is one of the most dreadful parts of traveling — but tracking a lost bag might become easier. Many passengers have already started to put tracking devices in their bags so they can see their location for themselves. Many passengers have already started to put tracking devices in their bags. wachiwit – … 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
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
A former U.S. flight attendant has lifted the lid and exposed the one request passengers make, and why most cabin crew members will decline. Taking to TikTok, Kat Kamalani, who worked as a flight attendant for six years, shared a video on the social media platform — where she has around 1 million followers. Speaking … Read more
A new study has found seven in 10 Americans have had their travel plans go wrong within the past year. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults who have traveled in the last 12 months found 46% have had flights delayed or canceled, 28% have lost their luggage, 15% have had their reservations changed without notice … Read more
Bang! Zoom! Straight to the moon! Luggage maker Samsonite shot a piece of luggage up to 130,000 feet to test its durability — and not only did the pricey roller pass its test with flying colors, the whole stunt was caught on video. The Proxis Global Carry-on Spinner, which currently retails for $425, was catapulted toward space … Read more
Diapers and “condoms” — they’re mile-high must-haves. The two drug store staples are being touted as top necessities for air travelers hoping to avoid messy surprises and spills in their luggage. “Pro packing tips,” raved Lauren, of content creator couple @JeffandLaurenShow, in a trending TikTok tutorial. “I learned this from a flight attendant.” Lauren, a … Read more
A startling new study finds an increase in reports of airport and luggage malaria in Europe in recent years. An international team of researchers identified 145 cases between 2018 and 2022 — 105 were classified as airport malaria, 32 as luggage malaria, and for eight cases, the investigators did not distinguish between the two types. … Read more
A female traveler revealed that she received a creepy, unsolicited text message from a stranger who read only her luggage tag at the airport during her layover. The content creator, Kirsten, did not specify which airport the awkward exchange happened but said she was sent the note out of the blue during her travel day … 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
The harder, the better. When packing for a flight, the bag is just as important as the contents, according to American Airlines flight attendant Megan Homme. The intrepid work traveler has detailed how to select the perfect suitcase so all their belongings stay safe and secure in the cargo hold. Tip one: avoid soft bags. … Read more
Jet-setters are sure to flip over this hot tip. Losing a bag while flying the friendly skies is an upset most travelers go above and beyond to avoid. While some tech-savvy globetrotters pack mini locator devices in their suitcases, hoping to quickly recover any lost luggage with the gadgets, others still prefer the tried-and-true method of inking … Read more