Practical tips to help you pack, plan, and get ready for a smooth trip before you head to the airport
So how do I track baggage by tag number? If you missed your bag, or just can’t find it in the airplane cabin or on the baggage carousel, don’t panic. You can easily contact your airline, fill out a baggage claim, and they will do the work. While your airline is looking for it, you … Read more
There is a plethora of ways your suitcase can break. And if you are planning to have a new bag, don’t hesitate to read this guide for how to protect your luggage from damage and scratches and make your suitcase last longer. Generally to protect your luggage from damage, choose a sturdy suitcase, avoid overpacking, … Read more
before you even zip up your suitcase, to verify and check your carry-on size before your trip.
Airlines allow suitcases, duffel bags, sports equipment, and even kitchen sinks (well, maybe not a sink). But why not a cardboard box? So can you check a box as luggage? The good news is, yes, you can check a box as luggage on most airlines, but it will need to stay within your airline size … Read more
So is a car seat considered a carry on item? Airlines try to make traveling with infants as easy and comfortable as possible. But, before you head to the airport with your little one, find out what to expect with your car seat and if you can bring your car seat as carry-on and how … Read more
When you book a flight, you don’t always know exactly how much airlines are going to ding you for carry-on or checked bags, especially when you have one extra bag or a bag that exceeds size limits slightly. This is why I built this luggage fee calculator, it is a fast and easy way to … Read more
Maybe you are filling out a DS-160 form for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa or are simply curious about where and what is the passport book number? I get it it’s easy to be confused with a passport book number (PBN) and a passport number. A passport book number is a unique identifier assigned to your physical passport booklet. It’s … Read more
Planning your next trip and wonder how to calculate bag volume? or want to estimate the weight of your suitcase based on its volume?. Well this luggage volume calculator will help you compute liters of your bag and calculate the volume of your suitcase, backpack, duffle bag or box from its length, width and height (depth) in … Read more
Whether you are flying, Delta, Southwest or American Airlines if you are worried whether you can fit in an airplane seat, there are many ways to determine if you will fit within an airline’s seat size limits before booking your flight. The easiest way to know if you will fit in an airplane seat is to measure … Read more
Shipping your bag will save you time, money, and the hassle of airports. However, checking your bag is the wiser option if your airline offers a free first checked bag. But what if you have extra or overweight baggage? Is it cheaper to ship luggage or take it on the plane? Years ago, shipping your … Read more