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The right way to pack a suitcase

Packing well is an art: Frequent travelers know how to pack as little as possible while still toting everything they’ll need. We’ve found the besthacks for packing a suitcase, and created an infographic that shows exactly where each item belongs. This is what a well-packed suitcase should really look like: Taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk

Airlines Are Finally Adding Enough Overhead Bin Space for All Carry-Ons. What Took So Long?

Imagine not having to gate-check your carry-on due to full overhead bins. As more airlines install larger overhead bins, that vision could increasingly become a reality. When airlines introduce shiny new or refurbished aircraft, they tend to tout the updated amenities, like new seatback screens, Bluetooth connectivity, or self-serve snack bars. While those are welcome […]

A tale of two lost bags, or why you may actually want Icelandair to lose your luggage

There are a million nightmare tales about lost airline luggage. Some become detective stories with happy endings; others remain unsolved mysteries. This one is different. This is a story about how delightful it can actually be when you’re unable to reclaim your checked luggage – but maybe only if you’re flying Icelandair. Last December, my family […]

9 Things to Know Before Letting Your Child Fly as an Unaccompanied Minor

Over the holidays, Keri Wilmot’s 14-year-old son was flying home alone from his Massachusetts boarding school to Texas when mechanical issues caused a delay that dragged on long enough that the flight crew timed out. Falling squarely at the height of one of the busiest travel periods of the year, flights were of course oversold, […]