If you’re flying with just a backpack, an airline expert explains when it’s OK to use the overhead bin, and when it’s better ...

Flight passengers are battling over baggage, with flyers taking to social media to discuss where to stow carry-on bags and the policies behind it. One traveler shared a recent experience on Reddit in ...

Carry-on-only travel has become increasingly popular, as overhead capacity, checked luggage fees, and lost luggage have been ...

I’ll admit it. I will elbow you out of the way to get on the plane 30 seconds sooner and secure overhead bin space. I’m not proud of it, but I'll probably never see you again, and I really don’t want ...

I know plenty of us say we love to travel, but are there any travelers out there who don’t get at least a little frustrated dealing with airports and planes? That especially applies to handling ...

It’s high time to talk about carry-on scofflaws. You know, the travelers who stuff everything they lugged onto the plane into the overhead bin as if they own it. Or the people who go all “Tetris” on ...

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