Photo: grandriver (Getty Images) A woman was killed at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after she got caught in a baggage carousel on August 8. The 57-year-old was a member of the general public and not an airport worker. Quit Complaining About New Car Interiors Getting More Distracting First responders were called to O’Hare’s Terminal 5 … Read more
There are still a few weeks of summer left, and if you’ve booked a last-minute trip abroad and are in desperate need of a new suitcase to pack all your essentials inside, you can pick one up for £23 with this Argos TopCashback deal for new members. Described as the ‘world’s lightest suitcase,’ the IT … Read more
It’s fair to say that good luggage really stands out from cheaper stuff when you start to use it. From sturdier compartments to way better wheels, spending a little more on your suitcases can be a game-changer for frequent travellers. Samsonite is one of the bigger names in this market, of course, and one of … Read more
While convenient, checking a bag at the airport is stressful for a few reasons. First, you have to budget for extra time on each end of your trip (and if you’ve ever traveled with kids or with a group, you know how difficult that is to coordinate). You have to get to the airport early … Read more
Hidden costs can easily occur when travelling with budget airlines and before you know it all of the add-ons equate to just as much as the cost of your ticket. If you are planning on taking hang luggage only on your next trip then a designer cabin bag from Antler might be worth investing in. … Read more
Airlines deal with millions of bags a year, so it’s understandable that mistakes happen. Unfortunately for Paola Garcia, though, not all missing bags are the result of a mistake. Local 10 New reports that when her suitcase went missing, she was eventually able to track it down, only it wasn’t at the wrong airport. It … Read more
Image: Kayak A fully-loaded Boeing 737-800 has room for 189 seats, and with U.S. airports having a track record of losing around 0.75 percent of all checked bags, it’s all but guaranteed that one person on this theoretical plane is going to get to their destination without a change of clothes or their swim trunks … Read more
Image: Kansai Airport Group Japan’s Kansai airport, located on a slowly sinking artificial island in Osaka bay, opened in September of 1994, and despite handling millions of bags per year, has never lost a single piece of luggage. According to reports from Forbes, the airport prides itself in its ability to get every piece of … Read more
A simple trick can slash £95 off the price of Antler luggage as the brand launches its ‘New Icon Collection’. Those planning a city break, family holiday, or extended trip might want to consider Antler’s Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2-approved suitcases. The brand has become incredibly popular with eager travellers setting off this Spring, and there … Read more
Checked bags are big business for airlines. In 2022 airlines made nearly $30 billion just off checked bag fees alone. Apparently those billions in fees aren’t enough for some airlines, as JetBlue announced that it’s introducing surge pricing for checked bags, and it’s all because the company says it has to pay more for wages … Read more
