As has been said many times before, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) doesn’t have the best reputation. Of course, they try their best to communicate things, such as the procedures …
carry-on bags
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Airlines
Ma’am, If Your Bag Doesn’t Fit, That Sounds Like a ‘You’ Problem
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere are some airline passengers who do their best to, if not be helpful, at least mind both their manners and their own business. And then you have the passengers …
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Airlines
What Are Delta’s “Preferred” Seats & Should You Pay Extra to Sit There?
by joehegby joehegOnce upon a time, Sharon and I were flying on Delta on an MD-88 (a now-retired aircraft that Delta phased out in 2020). I didn’t mind that plane for shorter …
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There was a time when I didn’t give much thought to my luggage. As long as I could fit my clothes inside and the zipper closed, it was fine. If …
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Airlines
Southwest PAX Loses $40K in Heirloom Jewelry After Bag Disappears on Flight
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s the kind of stuff flight nightmares are made of. A California woman says she was left heartbroken after her carry-on backpack that contained nearly $40,000 worth of heirloom jewelry …
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Airlines
Popular Overseas Airline Increases Size Limit for Free In-Cabin Bag
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHere in the U.S., airlines are relatively generous when it comes to the bags you can bring onto the plane for free. Depending on your airline and ticket, there’s a …
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Size matters, especially when dealing with something as important as the dimensions of your carry-on bag. Passengers are avoiding checking luggage due to the cost and the risk of airlines …
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When people are getting ready to fly and plan to bring carry-on luggage with them, they usually keep a few things in their heads: How many inches their carry-on bag …
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Airlines
Plan Before You Pack: Planes’ Under-Seat Sizes Differ, Even In The Same Row
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen airlines started charging for checked baggage, it made for a vast increase in the size of peoples’ carry on bags. After all, if you can cram everything into your …
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Airports
Reminder: New Rule for Carry-On Bags Now in Effect in the EU
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHalf of the stress of being at an airport, especially for people who don’t travel often, is not being sure what the rules are. In the U.S., we have 2 …