Entries Tagged 'Luggage & Travel' ↓

Man Charged in Death of Woman Found in Suitcase

Police said they had arrested and charged an East Harlem man with the murder of Betty Williams, 28, whose body was found stuffed inside a suitcase on East 114th Street in Manhattan.

Source: The New York Times

My Personal Baggage (The Stuff That Leaves Home With Me): The Mirror

An entourage of stuff follows the writer wherever she goes, and she admits that it’s bizarrely self-defeating.

Source: The New York Times

U.S. Presses the Airlines to Satisfy the Traveler

Passengers would receive as much as $1,300 for being bumped and would have 24 hours to cancel reservations without penalty under the proposal.

Source: The New York Times

Packing Tips From Travel Pros

As new airline baggage fees prompt travelers to pack lighter, packing efficiently becomes even more important.

Source: The New York Times

Checking Out Early? It’ll Cost You

Hotels are expected to add and even raise existing fees charged to customers in an effort to make more money, much like the airlines.

Source: The New York Times

5 Airlines Pledge No Carry-On Fees

American, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Air say they will not impose fees for carry-on bags, after Spirit Airlines announced its plan to charge up to $45 for some bags.

Source: The New York Times

Less Baggage, Big Savings to Airlines

After most airlines imposed fees to check luggage, travelers are doing it less, but carrying on more items.

Source: The New York Times

Gaming the Luggage System

As airlines continue to raise fees for checked luggage, more travelers are coming up with creative ways to dodge them.

Source: The New York Times

Baggage Fee Not Taxable, I.R.S. Says

Full-fare carriers count on checked-bag charges as a source of revenue, and the Internal Revenue Service’s decision protects that growing revenue stream.

Source: The New York Times

Family Ski Trip Stressful? Pack Up Your Troubles

Packing for a winter trip is not easy, especially for the uninitiated, but with the right plan it can be less hectic.

Source: The New York Times