These 11 mistakes could ruin your belongings. For many travelers, checking luggage is non-negotiable. Checking a bag can make a trip easier in some ways: It frees up your hands, and rather than ...

Nearly every airline charges for checked luggage, but figuring out exactly how much you have to pay is tricky. For example, some airlines may include a complimentary checked bag for a long-haul flight ...

Given how most of us have a range of electronics we use daily, it's important to know how to travel with them safely. Correctly packing your electronics before flying can help ease your check-in and ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for Thanksgiving travel and expects that this may be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record. TSA is projected to screen 18.3 ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. As an avgeek and frequent traveler ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...