Australian budget carrier Jetstar will charge passengers A$25–A$52 (approx. $18–$37 USD) to use overhead bins starting February 2, 2027 making it the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to do so. A small personal item remains free. Several US carriers, including Frontier, Spirit, Allegiant, and Southwest, are positioned to follow. Every few years, a fee…
Eight major US airlines American, Delta, United, Alaska, JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier, and Hawaiian face an August 25, 2026 congressional deadline to disclose whether they use personal data to set individualized ticket prices. This practice, called surveillance pricing, is already shaping fares, baggage fees, and seat charges. Here’s what’s happening and exactly how to protect your…
Delta Air Lines is adding 120+ peak-day flights to Las Vegas for CES 2027, including brand-new nonstops from Hong Kong and Taipei. Checked bag fees range from $45–$55 domestically, with specific rules for batteries, prototypes, and tech equipment that every CES traveler needs to know before packing. CES 2027 runs January 6–9 in Las Vegas….
Frontier Airlines will operate a seasonal daily flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Guatemala City (GUA) from December 17, 2026 through January 4, 2027. Every ticket includes one free personal item. Carry-on bags and checked bags cost extra on most fare types, and fees are significantly cheaper when purchased during booking rather than at the…
American Airlines has eliminated First Class from its Boeing 777-300ER fleet as part of Project Olympus, replacing 8 Flagship First seats with a 70-seat Flagship Suite business class cabin. The biggest practical impact for passengers isn’t the seat product, it’s the loss of a third complimentary checked bag for non-elite travelers who previously booked Flagship…
Delta Air Lines launches Austin’s first-ever nonstop to Paris-Charles de Gaulle on March 27, 2027, aboard the Airbus A330-900neo. Delta Main and Comfort+ passengers get 1 free checked bag (50 lbs); Delta Premium Select gets 2 free bags (50 lbs each); Delta One gets 2 free bags at 70 lbs each. Bookings opened August 15,…
Lufthansa Group launched free Starlink Wi-Fi on August 19, 2026, starting with an Airbus A320neo. The service is free for Miles & More members and Travel ID users across all cabin classes. However, three strict onboard rules apply: headphones are mandatory for all audio and video, voice and video calls are banned, and live…
Princess Cruises does not enforce strict weight or size limits on passenger luggage. The cruise line recommends packing a reasonable amount you can comfortably manage. However, airlines flying you to your departure port have their own restrictions typically 50 lbs per checked bag and cabin storage space is limited, so packing light pays off. Planning…
MSC Cruises allows each passenger 2 checked suitcases (max 90x75x43 cm, 23 kg each) and 2 carry-on bags (max 56x45x25 cm, 23 kg each). Any bag exceeding these limits will not be accepted at check-in. Excess luggage must be shipped separately via freight at an additional cost arranged through MSC directly. Getting the luggage policy…
Royal Caribbean allows each guest a reasonable number of bags with no hard limit, but recommends two checked bags per person weighing no more than 50 lbs (23 kg) each. Carry-ons must fit through standard airport-style X-ray machines. Non-alcoholic beverages up to 12 cans or bottles per stateroom are permitted. Prohibited items include weapons, flammables,…
Norwegian Cruise Line allows each guest up to 2 pieces of checked luggage weighing a maximum of 50 lbs (22.7 kg) each. Carry-on bags must fit through x-ray scanners (approximately 24″ x 18″). Spirits and non-alcoholic beverages are banned, though wine and champagne are permitted with a corkage fee. Packing for a cruise should…
European courts and regulators have ruled that charging passengers for standard carry-on baggage violates EU consumer protection law. A German court upheld a ruling against Vueling in July 2026. Spain fined five budget airlines €179 million in 2024. A new EU law adopted on July 7, 2026 guarantees every passenger one free personal item…
This article contains affiliate links. If you use them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you – we only recommend services we’ve researched and trust. Delta Air Lines has quietly shortened its delayed baggage claim window from 72 hours to just 2 hours after a domestic flight lands. Simultaneously, Delta…
Aeromar (IATA: VW) was a Mexican regional airline that allowed 1 free checked bag per passenger up to 25 kg (55 lbs) on domestic routes and 23 kg (50 lbs) internationally plus 2 carry-on items totaling no more than 10 kg (22 lbs). Aeromar ceased all operations on February 15, 2023, following financial collapse. Planning…
Harbour Air baggage allowance ranges from 10 to 60 lbs depending on your fare type and route (float vs. wheeled operations). Excess baggage costs $3/lb. All bags including purses and carry-ons count toward your total weight limit, and individual bags cannot exceed 50 lbs each. Flying Harbour Air means trading the chaos of major airports…
Bearskin Airlines allows 1 personal item, 1 carry-on, and up to 3 checked bags per passenger. The total combined weight of all baggage must not exceed 31 kg (70 lbs). Excess baggage fees are charged per pound and vary by route, starting from approximately $1.15/lb on shorter hops. Planning a trip on Bearskin Airlines? Getting…
Canadian North allows one free checked bag on Saver and Flex fares, and two free bags on Super Flex fares. Checked bags must weigh 50 lbs (23 kg) or less and measure under 158 cm (62 in). A second bag costs $86.25, overweight fees reach $172.50, and a maximum of three bags can be checked…
Central Mountain Air (CMA) allows every passenger 2 free carry-on pieces (1 standard article up to 23×40×55 cm and 1 personal item) plus at least 1 free checked bag on most fare types. Checked bags must weigh no more than 23 kg (50 lb) with a max linear dimension of 158 cm (62 in). Additional…
Pacific Coastal Airlines allows two carry-on items (one standard article up to 9″ × 15.5″ × 21.5″ and one personal item up to 6″ × 13″ × 17″) and up to three checked bags per passenger. Checked bag fees range from $0 to $115.50 (including GST), depending on your fare type and whether you pre-pay….
Air North allows two checked bags on Boeing routes (23 kg each) and two on ATR routes (10 kg each), with carry-on dimensions of 38 × 22 × 54 cm on Boeing flights. Excess, overweight, and oversized bag fees range from $42 to $45.20 CAD per item. All fees listed are in Canadian dollars and…
Southern Airways Express offers a fare-tiered baggage allowance. All passengers get one free personal item (under 15 lbs). Frugal fares include one checked bag (50 lbs); Friendly adds a second personal item; Freedom includes two checked bags (70 lbs combined). Extra bags cost $30–$50. No bag may exceed 52 linear inches. Planning a flight…
Boutique Air charges $0 in baggage fees. Each passenger is allowed one personal item (9×10×17 in, lap-held) plus one checked or gate-checked bag (9×14×22 in). Combined baggage weight must not exceed 50 lbs per passenger. Excess baggage is accepted free on a space-available basis. Flying on a small regional carrier like Boutique Air is a…
Contour Airlines allows one carry-on (max 22 x 14 x 9 inches) and one personal item per passenger at no charge. Checked baggage fees start at $45 for the first bag (Super Saver and Standard fares) or free for Flexible fare holders. Overweight bags (51–70 lbs) incur a $100 surcharge. All fees apply per person,…
Rocky Mountaineer allows up to 2 checked bags per person, with a total weight limit of 30 kg (66 lbs) and a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs) per piece. Checked luggage travels separately from passengers and is not accessible onboard. A small day bag is the only item you can bring onto the train,…
THSR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) allows passengers to bring personal belongings up to 150 cm in length per piece, with a total combined dimension (L+W+H) not exceeding 220 cm per piece and a total weight limit of 40 kg. No separate checked baggage service exists everything travels in the cabin with you. Station luggage…