Luggage and Packing Advice

Luggage fees and what is free for airlines - legacy carriers such as American Airlines; low cost airlines such as Southwest Airlines; and non-US airlines such as Air Canada. Includes not just regular luggage, but sports equipment, strollers, car seats, wheelchairs, and excess bags.

About.com's Guide to Spain Travel has compiled a quick list of some popular European airlines and their hand luggage limits.

The foiled bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day, 2009 has led to stricter airport security measures for passengers traveling to the United States from other countries.

The airport experience is stressful enough. Here are suggestions to help ensure that your luggage arrives with you.

Time to separate the myth from fact when it comes to checking in luggage, and toting your carry-on pieces.

You may prefer to pack differently, but I've written up a list of what I bring with me for travel to warmer climates (and have had a similar list for travels of up to almost 2 months at one time).

Like many things in the air travel industry, these regulations are changing again and there is INCREASED flexibility in items that may be toted in your carry-ons.

With most airlines, infants who travel and don't occupy a seat are still given a luggage allotment. Some of the possible items that may be allowed are covered.

When airlines go as far as charging for carry-on luggage, it is no surprise that alternatives are promoted in terms of flying. The nakation is one such option which may appeal to a few travelers.