Checked-bag rules keep changing. Knowing what TSA flags now helps you pack safely, avoid inspections, and prevent delays.

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 lugging your belongings in and out of the plane ...

We asked travel and credit card experts how to maximize value and save money when it comes to pesky luggage add-ons. Here’s what you need to know. By Nia Decaille Southwest Airlines was the last big ...

The Transportation Security Administration just deemed more items too risky to pack in your checked luggage. TSA is no longer allowing passengers to fly with certain cordless hair tools in the ...

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As an avgeek and frequent traveler, I usually have a pretty good sense of when my carry-on bag isn’t going to make it with me onto my flight. I can often tell just by knowing what kind of plane I’m ...

Millions are estimated to fly this holiday season. Here's what you need to know before you pack your presents.

If you’re flying out for Thanksgiving dinner, there’s a good chance some leftovers are coming back to Delaware with you. But before you stow away food in your luggage, make sure you know which dishes ...

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. When preparing for travel, one of the first decisions to make is often carry-on versus checked bag. While there’s no right or wrong answer, ...

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 ...