Aviation
Thousands evacuated from airport following reports of suspicious luggage and an armed man
Passengers were evacuated from an international airport over the weekend after a series of events unfolded, beginning with a man allegedly shouting “Allahu Akbar”.
Aviation
Low-cost carrier to shrink carry-on bag size and charge for overhead lockers
The airline said the changes will increase punctuality of flights, but we would much rather be 10 minutes late than have to pay to bring an adequate amount of knickers on our next Euro trip.
Aviation
Missile launcher confiscated from traveller’s luggage
In a case of “only in the USA”, airport authorities have made a surprising find after opening a traveller’s luggage. As it turns out, it wasn’t assless chaps, but it did provoke an equivalent amount of shock.
Technology
National Geographic launches sustainable luggage made from water bottles
Need to upgrade your luggage but don’t want to feel guilty about buying new? These sustainable suitcases are the answer you’ve been searching for.
Technology
Why SMART suitcases could be a dud
Smart luggage could be given the boot. Although to be honest, we had no idea luggage had different levels of intelligence in the first place.
Destinations
The clever packing tips everyone needs to know
As well-travelled adventurers, Travel Weekly uses and recommends these handy tips. Although we haven’t actually read it yet.
Aviation
US bound flights cop electronics ban
by Amy Bryant
Airlines predict more children throwing trantrums on flights, as iPads join a list of banned electronics. No word on adult tantrums, however.
Aviation
How to sneak extra luggage on your flight
by Amy Bryant
We frequently wear 13 pairs of underwear and four coats when flying, but for us it’s a style choice, rather than too much luggage.
Destinations
The suitcase with a waitlist of 10,000
by Hannah Edensor
With Oprah on the waiting list, we’re hoping she’ll hand them out to every member of her audience. And that we get tickets to her show.
Aviation
This man will show you how to NEVER lose your luggage again
by Gabriella Warden
This straight up shameless luggage carousel whisperer has cracked the code to never losing your luggage.
Aviation
Malaysia Airlines limits checked luggage
by REUTERS
Malaysia Airlines says it has temporarily banned checked-in luggage on some flights to Europe because of “unreasonably strong head winds” on the longer routes it is taking for safety reasons.
Travel Agents
Is this the best Christmas present for frequent travellers?
We’re loving it in yellow.