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Here's what you can't pack in your checked luggage

Something that always stressed me out when I was traveling was whether or not I had inadvertently packed something I wasn't ...
USA Today

How to know and what to do if you have to gate check your bag on a flight

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...
Yahoo

What is the cutoff time for checked baggage? Critical deadlines for major airlines

Airlines recommend travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours early for domestic flights, but whether by choice or unforeseen circumstances, there may be times when you cut it down to the wire ...
The New York Times

Wirecutter’s Travel Experts Grant You Permission to Check a Bag

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Maria Adelmann Maria Adelmann is a writer covering travel. She once left on a ...
Real Simple on MSN

Never check luggage again thanks to these $20 packing cubes that let carry-ons hold double or triple their amount

Even overpackers can join the elite carry-on-only club.
WKRG

The best carry-on luggage to avoid checking bags

Let’s face it: Checking a bag these days isn’t just a hassle; it’s expensive. With fees soaring higher than ever, you could end up paying huge amounts — $35 for your first checked bag on Delta, $40 on ...
Travel + Leisure

Luggage Handlers Share the 11 Most Common Checked Baggage Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them, From $6

For many travelers, checking luggage is non-negotiable. Checking a bag can make a trip easier in some ways: It frees up your hands, and rather than lugging your belongings in and out of the plane ...