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. On July 18, 2026, a United Airlines reservation system failure caused widespread flight delays across the US, hitting airports including Newark Liberty and Washington Dulles….
Citilink’s baggage policy gives every passenger 7 kg of carry-on baggage. Domestic passengers on A320 aircraft receive 15 kg of free checked baggage (restored March 5, 2026), while ATR 72-600 domestic routes allow 10 kg. International flights include a 20 kg checked baggage allowance. Excess baggage costs IDR 15,000 per kg at the airport pre-booking…
Bangkok Airways allows Economy Class passengers 20 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of carry-on luggage. Blue Ribbon (Business) Class passengers receive 40 kg. Domestic excess baggage costs THB 180/kg, while international excess fees range from USD 12–60/kg depending on the zone. Prepaid baggage saves up to 50% over airport rates. Packing for a…
T’way Air allows one carry-on bag (max 10 kg, 40×20×55 cm) and one personal item per passenger, with a combined weight limit of 10 kg for both. Checked baggage allowances range from 0 kg (Event fare) to 30 kg (Business fare), with excess fees starting at 2,000 KRW/kg on domestic routes. Fees are based…
Peach Aviation allows 2 carry-on items (up to 7 kg total, dimensions under 115 cm combined) and up to 5 checked bags per person (max 20 kg each, 203 cm total dimensions). Checked baggage is not included in Minimum fares. Fees vary by route, fare type, and booking channel online booking is always the…
Air Mauritius Economy class passengers can bring 1 carry-on bag (up to 7 kg, max 115 cm total dimensions) and between 1–2 checked bags (each up to 23 kg, max 158 cm), depending on the route. Business class passengers receive 2 carry-on bags and 2 checked bags of up to 32 kg each. Allowances vary…
Wingo allows one free personal item (40×35×25 cm) on all fares. Carry-on baggage (12 kg, 55×45×25 cm) is included from Go Standard fare and above. Checked baggage (23 kg, up to 3 bags) must be purchased separately unless you hold a Go Plus or Go Extra ticket. Buying baggage online saves up to 60% versus…
JetSMART is an ultra-low-cost carrier operating across South America. Its base fare includes only one personal item (45 x 35 x 25 cm, up to 10 kg). Carry-on bags and checked luggage cost extra from $7.50 USD for domestic Peru flights with prices rising significantly if purchased at the airport gate. JetSMART has quietly become…
Sky Airline operates a fare-based baggage model where allowances vary by ticket type. Zero/Basic fares include only a personal item (45 x 35 x 25 cm). Plus fares add a carry-on (55 x 35 x 25 cm, 10 kg). Checked bags (23 kg, 158 cm max) start from $15–$30 USD online for domestic routes. Sky…
RwandAir’s baggage policy allows Economy passengers 1–2 checked bags of up to 23kg each, depending on fare type, while Business Class passengers get up to 3 bags of 23kg each. Carry-on is limited to 1 bag (max 10kg, 55×38×20cm). Extra bags cost $100–$300 depending on your route and departure region. Planning a trip with RwandAir…
Air Algérie allows one carry-on bag (up to 10 kg on Boeing/Airbus aircraft) and one free checked bag (up to 23 kg) in Economy class on most international routes. Excess baggage fees vary by route and zone, starting at 80 EUR for flights departing European countries to Algeria. Few things derail a trip faster…
Tunisair economy class passengers can carry one 8 kg cabin bag (55×40×20 cm) plus a personal item, and check between one and two 23 kg bags depending on destination and fare type. Business class gets two cabin bags (10 kg total) and up to three 23 kg checked bags on select routes. Getting Tunisair’s baggage…
Brussels Airlines baggage policy varies by fare class and route. Economy Basic passengers on short/medium-haul flights receive only one personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) for free. Economy Light passengers get a carry-on bag plus personal item but no checked bag. Checked baggage fees start from €25–€45 online for European routes, rising to…
airBaltic’s baggage policy varies by ticket type. Economy MINI includes only a personal item (40×30×15 cm, up to 8 kg). Economy BASIC and above add a cabin bag (55×40×23 cm). Checked baggage is included from Economy CLASSIC onward. Additional bags cost from €24.49 online rising to €60 at the airport. Getting caught off guard…
Transavia allows one free hand luggage item (max 40 × 30 × 20 cm, 10 kg) for all passengers. A cabin bag (55 × 40 × 25 cm) costs from €12.99 one-way or is included in Smart, Plus, and Max fares. No checked baggage is included in any fare fees start from €30 online and…
U.S. airfares are up 26.5% year-over-year as of June 2026, driven primarily by jet fuel prices that are 70% higher than last year due to geopolitical disruptions, reduced airline competition, and rising ancillary fees. Prices are unlikely to fall significantly before late 2026 or early 2027. Booking 1–3 months ahead for domestic and 2–8 months…
Airline vacation packages bundle flights, hotels, and sometimes car rentals into a single discounted booking. In 2026, major carriers like Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United are offering up to 60% off when you bundle often hundreds of dollars cheaper than booking each component separately. The biggest savings come from off-peak travel windows and all-inclusive resort…
An airline buddy pass is a discounted standby ticket that airline employees can share with friends or family. Recipients board only if empty seats remain after all paying passengers and higher-priority standby travelers. Passes are heavily discounted often costing $60–$700 depending on the route but travel is never guaranteed and policies vary widely by carrier….
The three major airline alliances Star Alliance (26 carriers, 1,150+ destinations), SkyTeam (18 carriers, 945+ destinations), and Oneworld (13 carriers, 1,000+ destinations) each dominate different routes and offer distinct redemption sweet spots. The right alliance depends on your home airport, target destinations, cabin preference, and which loyalty programs you already use. Picking the wrong alliance…
In 2026, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest checked bag fees among major US carriers, starting at around $35 when prepaid online. No major US airline checks a bag for free anymore after Southwest ended its free-bag policy in 2025. International carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines include a checked bag…
The best airline loyalty program in 2026 is American Airlines AAdvantage, named both the TPG Award winner and Newsweek’s #1 program for its flexible Loyalty Points system, Oneworld alliance coverage, and strong elite tier perks. However, the right program for you depends on your home airport, travel frequency, and preferred destinations. Airline loyalty programs have…
At least a dozen airlines have filed for bankruptcy or ceased operations since the start of 2026, driven primarily by soaring jet fuel prices linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Spirit Airlines was the largest casualty, shutting down on May 2, 2026. Budget carriers face the greatest risk. IATA has cut its 2026 industry profit forecast…
Aeroflot uses a piece-based baggage system. Most Economy fares include one free checked bag up to 23 kg, Economy Flex and Comfort include two, and Business class includes two bags up to 32 kg each. Carry-on is capped at 10 kg in Economy and 15 kg in Business. Excess fees are charged in Russian rubles…
Middle East Airlines (MEA) allows Economy passengers 1–2 checked pieces (23–30 kg each, depending on route), plus 10 kg of carry-on baggage. Extra pieces cost $50–$200 offline or $50–$150 online via Manage Booking, with online purchases offering savings of up to $50 per piece. Flying with Middle East Airlines Lebanon’s national carrier and a SkyTeam…
Oman Air uses a weight-based baggage system. Economy carry-on is 7 kg (115 cm max); checked baggage ranges from 0–40 kg depending on fare and route. Business class gets 2 carry-on pieces and 40–60 kg checked. Excess fees run USD 8–25 per kg at the airport, or less if prepaid online. Getting your baggage allowance…