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 an internal memo sent to …
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These Packing Cubes Can ‘Double’ Space in Carry-On Bags
I’m a carry-on-only traveler through and through. Even on a recent monthlong trip through Northern Europe, I was able to fit everything I needed into a single carry-on suitcase—puffer jacket included. The best way to pack a suitcase, we seasoned travelers know, is to use compression packing cubes. These clever hacks flatten soft goods to half their size, so you …
Read More »90 Seconds To Escape The Plane: Your Carry-On Bag Could Kill—But Is A Selfie Even Worse? – View from the Wing
90 Seconds To Escape The Plane: Your Carry-On Bag Could Kill—But Is A Selfie Even Worse? View from the Wing Airlines should do more to make sure passengers don’t try to evacuate with their carry-on bags, FAA says CNN FAA urges stronger safety briefings after flyers grab carry-ons USA Today FAA Wants Airline Passengers To Get The Message: Leave Bags Behind Forbes Airlines told …
Read More »Airlines should do more to make sure passengers don’t try to evacuate with their carry-on bags, FAA says
Aviation news Federal agencies Air travel safety Airplane crashes See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration announced a safety alert Friday morning telling airlines they should do more to make sure passengers don’t try to evacuate with their carry-on bags in an emergency. Bringing luggage during an evacuation can slow the process, potentially risking …
Read More »Amount of carry-on liquids in US airports may change, Kristi Noem says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers giddy about being able to keep their shoes on while walking through TSA checkpoints at the airport again may have something else to look forward to: changes to how much liquid they can carry. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday during a conference hosted by “The Hill” that she is questioning “everything TSA does” and …
Read More »International Carry-on Packing Mistakes to Avoid
In my years as an Italian travel writer and frequent flier, I’ve come to learn the hard way that your international flight experience can be seriously impacted by what you pack. And with airlines increasing baggage fees to near astronomical levels, I’ve started traveling with only a carry-on suitcase and a personal item bag to cut down on unnecessary costs. …
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