Nov 21st, 2009 at 1:00PM: Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we're all dreading the thought of stepping on the scale the next day ... and making all kinds of empty promises about jogging and losing weight and not eating like that again next year. Some of us we'll even unleash a stream of profanities and accuse the device of lying. Out in Queens, however, a few scales have been tested, and they won't be fooling ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
luggage posts
The scale doesn't lie, at least not in New York
Nov 21st, 2009 at 1:00PM: Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we're all dreading the thought of stepping on the scale the next day ... and making all kinds of empty promises about jogging and losing weight and not eating like that again next year. Some of us we'll even unleash a stream of profanities and accuse the device of lying. Out in Queens, however, a few scales have been tested, and they won't be fooling ...Husband and wife team steals 1,000 bags
Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:00PM: If you were to steal 1,000 pieces of luggage, where would you keep it all? Wherever they shoved the bags, Keith Wilson King and Stacy Lynne Legg-King saw the police pull them out of their house one-by-one and stack them in the yard. The duo had been pinching luggage from the baggage carousels at the Phoenix airport, amassing an impressive collection of stolen goods ... so big the police couldn't ...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 ...Man caught with dog inside his luggage
Oct 27th, 2009 at 2:30PM: I've traveled with my cats a few times while making some cross country moves. I hated cramming them into squat cages to fit them under my airplane seat and I really hated having to pay a few hundred dollars for their own "tickets" plus the vet checks and paperwork that certified them as healthy enough to fly. But never would I have considered trying to smuggle them on a flight inside my luggage. ..."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 ...American Airlines employees busted for drug-smuggling
Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:00AM: 22 people were arrested Tuesday amidst allegations of smuggling drugs from Puerto Rico into the US on American Airlines planes. Nine of the people arrested were employees of the airline, who allegedly sent over 9,000 kilograms - almost 20,000 pounds - of cocaine to US destinations that included Miami, Orlando and New Jersey. According to the US Justice Department, the ring has been operating since ...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. ..."Celebrities talk travel" worth the click
Aug 24th, 2009 at 11:30AM: My initial thought about the celebrity travel interviews at travel.aol.com was "Oh, great. More celebrity gossip. Who cares?" But, after reading "Jonathan Bennet Talks Travel," I read another interview-- and another and another. I found each interview engaging and useful for picking up a tip or two.
What makes these interviews worthwhile and different from other celebrity interviews is that the ...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 ...Gadling gear review - Briggs & Riley Baseline collection 20" upright
Aug 10th, 2009 at 10:00AM: In this Gadling gear review, I'm going to introduce you to my newest favorite piece of luggage. The Briggs & Riley Baseline 20" wide-body expandable upright is a carry-on compatible rolling suitcase filled with some awesome features and brilliant design. The first thing that stands out, is the color - the bag pictured above is their "chocolate" version, and I have to say, it looks stunning. ...Passenger thoughts on carry-on bags: Wear a helmet
Jul 7th, 2009 at 6:30PM: In yesterday's article "Travelers Weigh in on Policing Carry-ons" in the New York Times, Joe Sharkey said that he received 300 e-mails with complaints about overhead bins and carry-on bags. According to Sharkey, people are fussing right and left regarding other people's carry-ons.
Reading the responses that Sharkey highlighted reminds me a bit of people's complaints about other people's driving. ...Less space in overhead bins? Blame it on the airplane
Jun 22nd, 2009 at 8:30PM: There's a video of Aaron trying to close an overhead bin. He's a determined sort, so eventually it looks as though he hits pay dirt once he moves the bag to another location. If you noticed the first bin, you'll see it was full. Very full. So was the final bin, for that matter.
That's becoming a common problem according to this article originally published in the St. Petersburg Times. More and ...Gadling gear review - The Tom Bihn Tri-Star
Jun 9th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Let me open with a quick re-introduction to Tom Bihn bags. We first covered them here on Gadling when they announced their Checkpoint Flyer "TSA friendly" laptop bag. That bag was so impressive, that it went on to win a spot in our top 25 travel products of 2008. Tom Bihn bags are a rarity in the luggage world - they are all designed, and hand made in the US, using many US sourced materials. The ...Gadling gear sneak preview - big blue bag in a box
Jun 4th, 2009 at 8:00PM: Sadly I won't have time this evening to review what I just got in the mail - you'll need to wait a few days for a full review. But I felt compelled to at least post a photo, and tease fans of this luggage brand. We'll have a Gadling exclusive on this fantastic bag, so be sure to check back with us in the coming days to see what it is, and how it may very well be the best bag of 2009! ...Ten of the world's worst luggage incidents
Jun 2nd, 2009 at 10:30AM: Has an airline ever lost your bags? Did you arrive abroad, only to discover that your bags were sent in the opposite direction? Quit your whining, things could be worse. Much, much worse. In this lineup of major luggage mishaps, we'll cover everything from luggage left out in the rain to bags burned to a crisp. We'll even throw in an incident involving the tossed ashes of a passengers mother. So, ...Daily gear deal - $179 camcorder, $35 stereo Bluetooth headset and more
May 31st, 2009 at 11:00AM: Do you ever worry about losing your laptop charger? Why not play it safe and order yourself one of these Targus APA10US Universal Notebook chargers for $24.45. The charger comes with a variety of power tips for most popular notebook brands, and shipping is free! Looking for an affordable way to capture the memories of your upcoming summer vacation? Look no further than this Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 ...How to look like an experienced traveler at the airport (even if you are not)
May 26th, 2009 at 9:30AM: Summer is quickly approaching, which means a large number of you will be heading to the airport for your summer vacation. If you are one of the many people in the country that only visits the airport once a year, then chances are you are going to be quite unprepared for what the airport has to offer. In this article, you'll find some simple ways to arrive at the airport, and not look like a ...Gadling gear review - Landor & Hawa Sub-0-G ultralight rolling luggage
May 14th, 2009 at 1:30PM: In this Gadling gear review I'm going to introduce you to the Sub-0-G luggage by Landor & Hawa. By now you'll know that I don't review just any old luggage, with so many bags out there, any bag that passes through Gadling better be special. The Sub-0-G bag may look like a normal rolling suitcase, but read on to see what makes this bag anything but normal. (Kudos to the fantastic OBOW Blog for ...New from Tom Bihn bags - the Tri-Star
Apr 28th, 2009 at 7:30PM: Darcy over at Tom Bihn bags has been teasing me for over 2 months about a new bag Tom has been working on. The only speck of information they were willing to reveal about the Tri-Star was that it would be a three compartment bag, and that its size would fall between their Western Flyer and Aeronaut bags. This afternoon, they finally revealed the product, and posted a bunch of photos (with Tom ...Daily gear deal - big Swiss Gear luggage clearance
Apr 24th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Today's daily deal is for a spring cleaning sale of Swiss Gear bags over at Amazon. The lineup includes a bunch of backpacks, some rolling luggage, messenger bags and laptop bags. The bags start just under $20, and the discounts range from a measly $10 all the way up to well over $250 on the more advanced bags. All orders over $25 will ship for free. When you find a bag you like, be sure to check ...
