Travel Tips - Page 20

Should you lock your luggage when traveling? Why it's a weighty matter

June 3, 2025

Should you lock your luggage when traveling? Why it's a weighty matter

With tightened security, experts are warning of luggage risks like theft and mishandling for travelers. TSA sees 90,000 to 100,000 items left at checkpoints monthly.

Airline passenger sparks heated debate about 'rarely enforced' baggage policy on flight

June 2, 2025

Airline passenger sparks heated debate about 'rarely enforced' baggage policy on flight

Reddit users are debating some airline baggage policies after a passenger's complaint about the inconsistent enforcement of carry-on rules on a flight from Atlanta.

Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage fees

May 28, 2025

Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage fees

As airlines tighten luggage rules, some travelers are using pillowcases to sneak extra items on board. Experts weigh in on this clever yet risky travel hack.

United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time

May 27, 2025

United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time

United Airlines updates the domestic check-in times to 45 minutes before departure for passengers starting June 3. The international check-in cutoff remains the same.

Airbnb deploys 'anti-party technology' for Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends

May 25, 2025

Airbnb deploys 'anti-party technology' for Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends

Airbnb enhances its "anti-party technology" to curb disruptive events during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, the company says, affecting travel and party plans nationwide.

Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

May 21, 2025

Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate

May 20, 2025

Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate

A flight passenger's complaint about "nasty cologne" on board sparked a Reddit debate about the impact of strong scents in confined spaces and passenger etiquette.

Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again'

May 19, 2025

Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again'

After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.

Americans planning Mexico vacations face new safety concerns as US raises travel advisory

May 19, 2025

Americans planning Mexico vacations face new safety concerns as US raises travel advisory

American travelers are urged to stay alert in Mexico as violence is on the rise in tourist hot spots like Cabo, Tulum and La Paz this summer.

Major airline holding flights to accommodate flyers with connections

May 15, 2025

Major airline holding flights to accommodate flyers with connections

American Airlines is rolling out tech to delay flights for connecting passengers, starting at Dallas-Fort Worth and then expanding to other hubs this summer.