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
If you’ve ever been frustrated that the cabin crew of a plane won’t help you stow your carry-on luggage, you’re not alone — but there’s a good reason. A flight attendant, who frequently shares the secrets of the job on TikTok, has let people in on why they won’t help with your bags. A flight … Read more
They’re making a baggage claim that might actually save travelers some money. Shelling out an extra $40 or more to check an overstuffed suitcase at the airport can be a real pain in the pocket. But this cash-conscious hack is said to “work like a dream” for trippers with a penchant for overpacking but an aversion to overpaying. … Read more
It’s tray magnifique — but at what cost? Miserably waiting in long, serpentine TSA lines may soon become an even more maddening chore thanks to a new time-consuming craze. “Got all my girls unpacking their bags for aesthetic airport tray pics,” bragged NYC influencer, Chelsea, in the closed-captions of a viral vid. On TikTok, travelers have virally … Read more
Who’s to blame when your luggage gets lost? Well, tags, you’re it! Globetrotting through the friendly skies with your favorite, most sturdy suitcase might seem sensible to many seasoned frequent flyers. But a former flight attendant is now warning that making this common mistake is a sure-fire way for your goodies to go missing. The airway … 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
They’ll be unpacking this one for a while. A Missouri family went viral online after a daughter played the prank of a lifetime on her dad at an airport. Kelsey Thorne came up with a vivid way to poke fun at her father Mike Bone, who is colorblind and often has trouble identifying his suitcase … 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