Feb 10th, 2011 at 12:30PM: Here we go again. On the heels of greatly improved profits, US Airways has announced an increase of up to 80% on the charge for overweight bags.
In addition to the base price for checked bags of $25 for the first bag and $35 for the second, the additional fees for overweight bags are increasing. Overweight bags that weigh between 50 and 70 pounds will see the price increase from $50 to $90. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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US Airways increases baggage fees
Feb 10th, 2011 at 12:30PM: Here we go again. On the heels of greatly improved profits, US Airways has announced an increase of up to 80% on the charge for overweight bags.
In addition to the base price for checked bags of $25 for the first bag and $35 for the second, the additional fees for overweight bags are increasing. Overweight bags that weigh between 50 and 70 pounds will see the price increase from $50 to $90. ...Amble by Louis Vuitton iPhone app invites you to discover the world
Feb 3rd, 2011 at 3:00PM: When Louis Vuitton approached me to introduce their first iPhone App, I fully expected nothing more than an iPhone based storefront for ordering good looking (but expensive) luggage. As it turns out, I was wrong to judge that quickly, because their first app is actually a thing of beauty.
Called Amble - this app is designed to let you follow in the footsteps of "friends of Louis Vuitton", or ...Finding the perfect luggage for your cruise
Jan 15th, 2011 at 6:00PM: On cruise vacations, a new goal on choosing the right luggage is to be able to walk on and off the ship with it by yourself. If you are physically able, this is the way to go.
Called doing it the "self-assist" way, the cruise lines require that you must be able to handle the luggage without assistance on and off the ship. If you can manage it yourself, you'll save time and completely eliminate ...Balanzza TRUCO luggage - world's first modular carry-on luggage solution
Jan 11th, 2011 at 12:30PM:
This morning, Balanzza announced their first piece of luggage. The company is better known for their products to weigh your luggage, but this experience obviously helped them design the first piece of modular luggage in the world.
The TRUCO is a three piece rolling suitcase, which can be separated into a rolling case, briefcase and compact tote. All three pieces connect to each other, and ...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 ...Daily Pampering: Nancy Gonzalez crocodile travel accessories
Dec 15th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Daily Pampering is determined to cover the world's most sumptous spa treatments, tech gadgets, private villas and of course, accessories ... but today's first foray into travel by designer Nancy Gonzalez might just take the 2010 award for "over the top" luxury. Each piece of her new collection, available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, is handmade in Columbia and 100% crocodile. Luggage trolleys ...Rock of Ages 'Vagabond' luggage tags
Oct 22nd, 2010 at 9:00AM:
Luggage tags normally serve two purposes, but the new Vagabond luggage tags by Rock of Ages serve a third! Most tags help you identify your bag on the carousel and serve as a layer of security in case your bag is ever lost. Rock of Ages' tags add something no bag tag has achieved before: sass.
As the proud owner of a black Briggs & Riley rollerboard, I can totally see the virtue in ...Review: Balanzza Mini Luggage Scale - avoid nasty surprises at the airport!
Oct 15th, 2010 at 1:30PM:
Traveling with bags means trying to stay one step ahead of the airlines - and staying one step ahead of them, means knowing exactly how heavy your bags are. There no nothing more annoying than arriving at the airport, only to discover that you overpacked, and will either have to pay up, remove some items or move items between bags.
To help prevent these nasty surprises, you could consider ...Airline extra fees: $2 billion in three months
Sep 21st, 2010 at 11:00AM: Airline fees are definitely not going away anytime soon – not after the second quarter it gave the airline industry. Carriers in the United States raked in $2.1 billion in fees and extra charges in the second quarter of this year, a 13 percent year-over-year surge. And, it was good enough to deliver the sector's first profitable quarter since 2007.
Well, here's the worst part for you: ...Chinese artist creates sculptures from suitcases
Sep 15th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Ever packed so much in your suitcase that it felt like you were carrying around a whole city? Apparently you're not the only one. Chinese artist Yin Xiuzhen had a similar feeling during her recent travels and decided to turn it into art. Xiuzhen has recently been using suitcases and discarded travel clothing to recreate miniature model cities in a project she calls "Portable Cities."
The idea ...Daily Pampering: Bottega Veneta $43,200 suitcase
Sep 6th, 2010 at 4:00PM: The fine craftsmen at Bottega Veneta have released their new high-end suitcase, and it's simply divine.
The elegant alligator suitcase with brass hardware is part of Bottega Veneta's fall 2010 collection and is made of pure alligator skin. The alligator luggage piece also includes a lock and key buckle for added safety, an internal elastic pocket and a garment bag.
Don't think to hard about ...Ask Gadling: What to do when the airline loses your luggage?
Aug 17th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
Just like death and taxes, another fact of life is that when you travel with checked bags, the airline will lose them sooner or later. Now, before you panic and picture yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere without your bags, you'll be happy to know that the airlines manage to return almost all lost bags - but it does pay to know what to do when disaster strikes.
So, you are at the ...Could airline baggage fees create another Steven Slater?
Aug 14th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
We're still in the early stages of figuring out just want made flight attendant Steven Slater jettison himself from a JetBlue plane via the emergency slide. There are conflicting accounts from the passengers on board, including those who allegedly pushed Slate over the edge, and then there's Slater's story about having been beaten by an unruly passenger's bag. He raised the issue of how ...
Photograph your luggage and its contents - Packing tip
Aug 9th, 2010 at 1:04PM: Take pictures of your luggage as well as its contents prior to leaving the house. Store this photo as a file on your computer, and e-mail it to yourself.
You may also want to include a list of the items packed.
In case of lost or stolen luggage, you can retrieve this information from any internet point, and it may be helpful when reporting the loss -- especially if you've lost something ...Irish Minister's fury over Ryanair $120 baggage fee
Jun 2nd, 2010 at 10:30AM: Ryanair has yet again managed to make the news with their outrageous fees - though this time, they may have annoyed the wrong person.
For the busy summer season, Ryanair passengers will have to pay £5 more for their checked luggage - making the first checked bag £20 ($29) , and second bag £40 ($58). The real kicker comes when you are unable to check in online - which will ...Briggs & Riley luggage executives offer their travel packing tips
May 24th, 2010 at 12:30PM:
Last week, our very own Heather Poole was interviewed by the New York Times asking for her packing tips, and this week, we've got some tips from the team of executives behind popular luggage brand Briggs & Riley. There are some pretty handy tips in the list, and as always, it shows that everyone has their own method of packing.
What about you? Got any tips you'd like to share with us? ...Galley Gossip: Crew luggage, rolling vs folding & lifting heavy bags
May 12th, 2010 at 9:30AM: I just read the New York Times article about your packing advice for travelers. What is the brand and model of the carry-on luggage that you used in the slideshow? - Michelle
The bag featured in the article is a Travelpro 22" flight crew series 3. My company also provides airline personnel with an 18" rollaboard. For whatever reason neither one of the bags are featured on Travelpro's website, ...Stop carrying all your luggage - Road trip tip
May 3rd, 2010 at 10:30AM: When hitting the road for a long stretch, pack your clothes in a large laundry basket in the car and keep just your pj's, toiletries, and valuables in an overnight bag. Each night, put your next day's clothes in the overnight bag to take into your hotel or tent.
It's a lot less to lug in and out of the car than a full suitcase or duffel. ...Six reasons why I don't like to check my luggage
Apr 27th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
In the past week, we've posted a lot about the upcoming carry-on fee being introduced on Spirit Airlines. In that discussion, a lot of commenters pointed out that too many people carry too much stuff on their flights.
I am guilty of refusing to check my bags (when possible), but I don't feel like I'm cheating on the airlines - if anything, I think the airlines have been cheating us for ...Crumpler Old Banger duffel bag review
Apr 21st, 2010 at 11:30AM:
The Crumpler "Old Banger" duffel bag is the duffel bag you pick if you need two things - a good looking bag, and a duffel that'll survive pretty much anything you throw at it.
On the outside, the bag isn't really all that special - but it is how it is made that really matters with this bag. Crumpler built this bag around the best possible materials - 900D water resistant fabric on the ...
