From size rules to materials, learn when to carry on or check—and shop our top suitcases, sets and travel essentials for every airline and itinerary.

These 11 mistakes could ruin your belongings. For many travelers, checking luggage is non-negotiable. Checking a bag can make a trip easier in some ways: It frees up your hands, and rather than ...

Eamonn Turley lost his laptop charger and designer sunglasses on a recent flight from Dublin to New York. He’d carefully packed them in his checked luggage, assuming his airline would take care of ...

We asked travel and credit card experts how to maximize value and save money when it comes to pesky luggage add-ons. Here’s what you need to know. By Nia Decaille Southwest Airlines was the last big ...

Airlines have specific size and weight restrictions for both carry-on and checked luggage that travelers should verify before flying. Luggage is commonly available in durable hard-shell materials or ...