Bag fees just hit $50. At what point do you stop checking luggage?
U.S. airlines this week raised their checked baggage fees to levels that would have seemed like a parody just a few years ago.
TRAVEL HACKS
The loyalty trap: When travel rewards programs turn against you
Remember when travel rewards programs actuallyrewarded you? You collected points, earned status, and got “free” flights.
So why does it all feel like a trap now?
Try these new tricks for solving unexpected travel problems
Even the most experienced traveler can run into trouble every now and then. But how do you get out of trouble?
The secret ways travel companies get you to pay more — and how to beat them
Aren’t you being a little paranoid, thinking that your airline or hotel is spying on you? Are you overdoing it by switching to “private” mode on your browser when you buy airline tickets, to avoid paying a higher price?
Travel’s dirty little secret: How your comfort is engineered for profit
If you’ve ever felt frozen on a plane, or caught a whiff of vanilla in a hotel lobby, or couldn’t quite make a Wi-Fi connection in your room, congratulations: You may be a victim of the travel industry’s latest manipulation tactics.
How to find the best packing cube and use it to outsmart an airline
One of Wes Wakefield’s favorite travel hacks is a packing cube. These small, inexpensive accessories can help you fit more clothes into your luggage than you probably thought possible.
Airlines are getting stricter about carry-on luggage. Here’s what to do about it.
Are airlines tightening their carry-on luggage rules? Passengers like Eddie Cannon believe the answer is “yes.”
It’s a long, long walk through the airport. Here’s your survival guide.
Don’t forget to pack your hiking shoes this holiday travel season, because you’re going to need them more than ever.
You’re overpacking! Here’s how to lighten up when you travel
You’re carrying too much luggage. Here’s how to lighten up.
Why the space shortage is squeezing airline passengers
A fragile medical device. An overstuffed rollaboard. A large cooler filled with snacks.You’d be shocked by what passengers are trying to fit under their economy class seats these days.