I Bag Your Pardon - A Blog About Bags & Travel — carry on luggage

As airline baggage fees and limitations keep rising, carry-on luggage has gradually become more important. 5 years ago you most people would check in a suit case and take a small backpack onboard for snacks, media or other things to pass flight time more comfortably. Today however, things work completely different, and most people going on a short trip prefer taking a single carry-on bag which includes all their belongings, including things for the flight, and for the destination (clothes etc.). Taking your luggage with you on board means you won’t have to wait at the carousel later, and won’t...

Air travel has never been cheap and affordable as it is today. The rise of the low-cost fares and the fierce competition between the airlines have pushed plane ticket prices down, making frequent travel affordable to more and more people. But as you have probably noticed, the airlines found new ways to compensate for the lower ticket prices, they simply charge separately for just about anything - reservation of seats, priority boarding, food and beverages (some airlines would even ask you to pay for a glass of water!) and of course, your luggage. According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation...

Summer is finally here and it's the season to travel! This is the time of the year that offers great opportunity to travel and explore the world. Benjamin Franklin once remarked that nothing is certain but death and taxes. Indeed this is true, but it is equally certain that one of the things that you will need this summer if you intend to travel is a good travel bag. With this in mind here are some tips on how to choose the best travel bag for your needs. 1. Size and weight When it comes to luggage, size and weight...