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Category: Luggage and Packing
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Southwest’s C.E.O. on Why Now Is the Time for Bag Fees and Assigned Seats
Bob Jordan recently introduced major changes to the way the low-cost airline works, which caused a stir among loyal fliers and left them wondering what sets it apart from competitors.
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An Airline Lost My Mom’s Wheelchair and Won’t Pay Up. Help!
Workers said the transport chair was sent to baggage claim. An AirTag later showed it miles away. Who’s at fault when checked items vanish from the carousel?
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Southwest Airlines Sets Baggage Fees
Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most passengers will start paying $35 for their first bag.
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A Packing List of Apps to Download Before You Travel
Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.
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A Budget Traveler Tries Out Luggage-Shipping Services
The convenience of shipping comes with a cost. But under some circumstances, it may be worth it — and there may even be some savings if you factor in other elements.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Young, Headstrong and Wrong’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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Stuck for Hours on a Parked Plane? Here Are Your Rights.
Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers depends on the length of the holdup and what country they’re in.
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What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?
Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.
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Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.
Some airlines in Asia are tightening restrictions. You may have to repack or turn off your batteries before boarding flights with certain carriers.
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Southwest Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy
Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.
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Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.
Some airlines in Asia are tightening restrictions. You may have to repack or turn off your batteries before boarding flights with certain carriers.