Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
Austin (kxan) – Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly freely. The airline announced Tuesday that it will begin billing customers to check their packages in May. The airline will continue to offer two free check bags for quick rewards, as well as passengers flying A-List priority members and business-selection fares. A-list members […]
Flight passenger accused of being ‘rude’ at luggage carousel as etiquette expert weighs in
Are there any specific unknown rules or specific etiquette that people should follow when picking up luggage at the airport luggage Reddit users have accessed social media platforms and shared their fellow flight passengers who accused them of being “rude” because they picked up their luggage. “What is an etiquette? [of] Do you pick up […]
United Airlines passenger, Dan Adams, used Apple AirTags to track luggage, but still lost them in Spain
An American couple used a digital-age hack to track their luggage while traveling abroad in Europe, but even though they knew exactly where it was, one of them I was frustrated with United Airlines because my flight did not arrive. Dan Adams and his partner Kurt are tech-savvy and smart enough to pack Apple AirTags […]
Bug expert in Pennsylvania reveals spots where travelers should store luggage to avoid creepy crawlers
Experts talk about the best places to store your luggage so you don't bring back creepy crawlers after your rental or hotel stay. Eric Brown, a Pennsylvania-based board-certified entomologist and Terminix's experienced technical services manager, has 27 years of experience and has advice to follow when it comes to travel. “I always recommend keeping everything […]
Tracking lost luggage may become easier with new Apple feature
Losing your luggage is one of the scariest things about traveling, but tracking your lost bag might just get easier. Many passengers have already started putting tracking devices in their bags so they can check their location themselves. Many passengers have already started putting tracking devices in their bags. Wachiwit – Stock.adobe.com But airports often […]
Arizona flight passenger goes viral after leaving unmarked powdery substance in luggage, TSA inspects her bags
A recent mistake by an airline traveler led to her luggage being flagged by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). After arriving at her destination, Anna McKay of Phoenix, Arizona, noticed her bag was being searched along with a note from TSA. “I opened the package and put the inspection tag on it and everything seemed […]
Flight attendant’s smart ‘condom’ hack saved my luggage
Diapers and “condoms” are pretty essential. These two drugstore staples are touted as top essentials for air travelers who want to avoid nasty surprises and spilled luggage. Content creator couple Lauren praises “Professional packing tips'' @JeffandLaurenShowwith trending TikTok tutorials. “I learned this from a flight attendant.” Content creator Lauren went viral after sharing some quirky […]
Why this Virginia doctor says you should wait to unpack luggage after a trip
A family doctor in Virginia took to TikTok to share a travel tip about a creepy crawler that might soon make you think twice about unpacking your luggage. A video posted by Dr. Jason Shinn of Loudoun County, Virginia, received more than 750,000 views after he shared a PSA about bed bugs and luggage. “Here's […]
Las Vegas police identify woman found dead inside luggage
A body found stuffed inside luggage in Las Vegas earlier this month has been identified as a woman from Middleburg Heights, Ohio, according to reports. The Clark County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 46-year-old Kristen Aveler. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to a report of a possible fatality in the area […]
Dead body of mother of 3 found stuffed inside luggage bag in Las Vegas, police say
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department ask He has appealed for the public's help in investigating the “suspicious” death of a mother-of-three. Police said they were called around 4:19 a.m. Thursday to a report of a body at an apartment complex near the intersection of Spencer Street and East Reno Avenue, near Harry Reid International […]