Here’s some news and notes from around the travel world that you might be interested in:
- Clever New Way Hotels Will Charge More For The “Same” Room – God Save the Points
- Lufthansa Flight Attendants Ordered Passengers to Delete Cellphone Footage of Cabin Carnage After Turbulence Rattled Plane – Paddle Your Own Kanoo
- 3 Reasons Never To Check Luggage – And 4 Rules To Follow If You Must – View from the Wing. I know personally I am on #TeamCarryOn all the way.
(SEE ALSO: 5 Quirky Luggage Tag Sets For Sale)
(SEE ALSO: 7 Things Not To Pack In Your Carryon Bag)
- SpiceJet Pilot’s Picture Goes Viral For All The Wrong Reasons – One Mile at a Time
- Two Must-See Exhibits in Washington, D.C. – Will Run For Miles
Up for more travel news? You might like our last recap post – This is the real reason your baggage doesn’t always make your flight
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I always check my bags and leave it to the professionals.
This post hits home for me! I’ve had checked luggage get behind me on long trips for 3 days before it catches up. I’ve also had to go back to my home airport and claim lost luggage after a week! I’ve been trying to do the checked-bag route more and more.
Question, what are those cute backpacks in your picture? I’d love to know!
Tragically it’s just a stock photo… 🙂
I figured it out – Herschel Bags! I’ve got one on order!