Jan 9th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Picking the right bag to carry with us on our travels can be almost as important as selecting the items we put inside of it. Our baggage must be versatile, rugged, distinctive, and now days, easily fit inside an overhead compartment. The Carry-on Zip from Hummingbird meets all of those criteria, and then some, providing travelers with a simple, but very useful, bag for active excursions. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadling gear review: Hummingbird Carry-on Zip
Jan 9th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Picking the right bag to carry with us on our travels can be almost as important as selecting the items we put inside of it. Our baggage must be versatile, rugged, distinctive, and now days, easily fit inside an overhead compartment. The Carry-on Zip from Hummingbird meets all of those criteria, and then some, providing travelers with a simple, but very useful, bag for active excursions. ...Video of the Day: Tiny overhead bins
Oct 3rd, 2011 at 7:30PM:
We've all seen it: that guy who has crammed a large bag in the overhead bin of the airplane and then can't seem to understand why the door won't close. It's aggravating for everyone witnessing it. Why do so many people lack such basic spacial relations? We were reminded of that frustration when we discovered this commercial for 1Time, a low-cost South African airline. Granted, the ad is a few ...
SkyMall Monday: Helpy Carry-on Harness
Jan 10th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Airports are chaotic and tiring places. Between checking in, dealing with security, finding your gate, overpaying for bad food after waiting on long lines and then trying to board your flight before all of the overhead bins on the plane are taken, air travel is exhausting. Making things even more taxing is your luggage. Sure, rolling luggage releases you from the burden of carrying your ...Mystery bag gets passenger yanked from Boston flight
Jan 4th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Was Ognjen Milatovic a nutty professor? Only time – and the legal process – will tell. The University of North Florida professor of mathematics and statistics put a carry-on in the overhead bin ... and his fellow passengers said it was making strange noises. Then, he wouldn't get off his phone and take his seat when told to do so by the crew.
So, he was turned over to the ...What to pack in a carry on - ten things Gadling readers actually use
Dec 15th, 2010 at 1:00PM: So, you've got yourself the ultimate carry on for your upcoming air travel. Now, you have to figure out what to pack in it.
For those of us who check a bag, it can be hard to decide what, exactly, to bring on the plane with us. Valuables and documents are a must, for safety, but do you really need that computer cable? Do you need Bandaids? Did you splurge on a stupid gadget you'll never use? ...5 best suitcases for kids and teens for $100 or less
Dec 9th, 2010 at 12:00PM: It's hard to say whether these suitcases are meant for the kids or the parents. Adorable enough to entertain kids and stylish enough to appeal preteens, and teens, these five affordable carry-ons may be just the thing to encourage children to roll their own gear through the airport.
Isabella Fiore
Italian designer Isabella Fiore launched a hard-shell suitcase this fall that proves that ...Top five best carry on bags for travel gifts
Dec 9th, 2010 at 11:30AM: If you're looking for a gift for a traveler this year, consider getting them a stylish, utilitarian carry on bag. Carry on bags make great travel gifts, because not only are they useful, but travelers are happy to have more than one -- there's nothing more depressing than having no options.
Carry on bags, in this traveler's opinion, need to have a few basic things:
a slot for easy access ...Gadling readers have spoken - Spirit Airlines carry-on bag fee is a bad idea
Apr 17th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
Several days ago, we asked you for your opinion on the Spirit Airlines carry-on bag fee. As a quick refresher - the airline is planning to charge up to $45 for each carry-on bag that does not fit under the seat in front of you. This is in addition to their checked bag fee.
The whole plan has triggered a lot of responses, from both sides. Some people are (justifiably) annoyed that airlines ...Spirit Airlines CEO stuffs himself in an overhead bin to justify paid carry-on fees
Apr 13th, 2010 at 4:30PM:
Spirit Airlines president and CEO, Ben Baldanza took some time out of his busy schedule to try and calm the masses about their upcoming paid carry-on baggage fees.
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In his video clip, he claims passengers are annoyed by full overhead bins, and long lines to board the plane. He ...
Gadlinks for Friday, 1.8.2010
Jan 8th, 2010 at 5:30PM:
Happy Friday, faithful Gadling readers! Here are a few more travel tidbits to send you on your way to the weekend.
Finally, someone gets it right. ABC News talks about Miami Airport's efforts at "profiling passengers by actions, not ethnicity." [via ABC News]
Stuck at the airport? Check out this list of airport bars where you can "drink your delays away." [via Cheapoair]
...How to sneak a third bag onto a plane
Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:30AM: We all try to travel light and avoid those pesky baggage-check fees, but it can be difficult to cram all your goods into your suitcase and "small personal item" (which, for most people I know, has become a pretty big bag). So, when I received a SCOTTEVEST/SeV jacket to try, my hope was that it would be the ultimate, wearable, third carry-on of which I've been dreaming.
The "technology-enabled ...Five ways to beat the competition to the overhead bin
Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:00PM: There's nothing so gauche as to stick your carry-on into an overhead bin far ahead of your seat, grab a book or magazine from it and walk 17 rows back to your seat. Because, whether you know it (or give a damn), one of the passengers sitting under your bag may not have a place to put his. Then, when the plane settles in at the gate, he'll try to shove his way to the back of the plane (where he was ...Virgin America considers new boarding: baggage-free passengers first
Oct 21st, 2009 at 11:30AM: It happened to me the other day. I had my plane ticket in hand and stepped aboard the soon-to-depart airplane, but couldn't sit down. Why? Because of the 15 people in front of me who needed to find spots in overhead bins for their carry-on suitcases.
We all know that the boarding process has slowed down because of baggage fees. More people are opting to stow their suitcases as carry-ons rather ...EU rules on liquid carry-ons may become "fluid"
Oct 10th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
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Grab a drink, if you feel inclined ... in Europe, at least. The European Union is getting ready to lift the ban on liquids in carry-ons. The target date is still pretty far in the future, because the technology the EU plans to use isn't widely available yet. ..."Fairmont Fit" program supplies sporty guests with running shoes
Sep 17th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Before every trip I tell myself that in between sightseeing, wine tasting, and multi-course gastronomic feasts, I'm going to get in some physical activity. Then I start packing my carry-on and, when things get tight, the workout clothes and running shoes are the first things to get cut.
Despite my good intentions, I'd rather pack an extra pair of heels or save room for some souvenirs than ...Bag too big? Check with Congress
Aug 25th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Every carry-on could become a federal case, so to speak. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-IL, has proposed legislation that would cap the size of each carry-on. Right now, airlines are left to their own devices, leading to a bit of confusion for fliers who use several carriers throughout the year. Since a de facto industry standard hasn't emerged, Lipinski feels it's a job for the folks in Washington. ...Avoid high baggage fees - rent clothes from Zero Baggage
Aug 11th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Airline baggage fees just keep going up, and there seems to be no end in sight. With few airlines left that don't charge for checked bags, travelers who can't manage to get everything they need into a carry-on bag could end up paying some hefty fees. One Canadian company has come up with a plan to help.
Zero Baggage promises to provide travelers with an "environmentally responsible, anxiety-free ...Attractive laptop bags for the seriously paranoid (like me)
Jul 31st, 2009 at 3:30PM: Loopbags is a line of laptop bags that really, really protect your laptop. And for some of us, that means being able to sleep on the plane. Not that I need an excuse to be protective of my laptop computer -- it's a valuable little thing -- but, you know, I travel, and it's my job to write about it. And if I get to say, Puerto Rico, and my laptop is busted? I am screwed. Loopbags has laptop ...Daily gear deal - 20" expandable rolling suitecase for $15
May 25th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Today's daily deal is for a 20" expandable rolling bag. The bag is within size limitations of most airlines, and as long as you don't fill it with bricks, it should be well within their weight limitations too. The bag is made of polyester fabric around a lightweight honeycomb structure. On the inside of the bag is a large zippered pocket, and elastic bands to secure your clothes. This 20" ...5 days 5 bags - Day 5: Tom Bihn Aeronaut
Mar 6th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Welcome to the 5th and final day of our "5 days 5 bags" luggage lineup. In the previous 4 reviews, I covered 2 rugged backpacks, a business backpack and a TSA friendly laptop bag. In today's review I will be showing you a bag designed by one of my personal favorite brands - Tom Bihn. We've covered their products in the past, and even our own Kent Wien uses a Tom Bihn bag as part of his flight ...
