FALL TRAVEL.

ravel companies are adding unexpected fees, from luggage weight to water charges. Learn about these new "gotchas" and how to fight back.

New “gotchas” that travelers never see coming

April 20, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

When Yesim Saydan flew from New York to Amsterdam recently, she was shocked when a ticket agent weighed her carry-on backpack.

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