As someone who hasn’t checked a bag in more than five years of travel across the U.S. and abroad, I’ve thought a lot about what makes a good piece of carry-on luggage. A summertime European ...

Deciding what to pack in your carry-on bag for a flight can be both fun and overwhelming. With a little planning and a concise list of everything from essential medications to in-flight ...

A classically trained journalist, Caroline Tanner covers news and travel for TPG. She is a dual-journalism graduate of Mizzou and Northwestern. As a senior writer for TPG, Tarah Chieffi covers travel ...

Flying with your trusty carry-on bag is practically a right of passage for modern travel. But American Airlines, among others, might be the next to shake things up. In 2025 the airline has been ...

Even though much of my job as a travel writer involves testing suitcases, I usually prefer to fly with a carry-on backpack when I have the choice. You just can’t beat the sense of freedom that ...

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. The best carry-on backpacks have an big impact on our overall travel comfort ...

Gwen Pratesi is a Florida-based freelance travel writer and a James Beard Award Finalist for her journalism. She contributes to The Points Guy and many other outlets while traveling the world and ...

Size matters, they say — especially when it comes to carry-on baggage. WestJet announced this week it is modifying its carry-on size limits, a move the Calgary-based airline says will bring it ...

Note: Southwest Airlines announced the end of its Bags Fly Free policy on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Here's an explanation of the new Southwest Airlines baggage policy, including when it starts and ...

For the most part, electronics are allowed in checked luggage as per the Transportation Security Administration guidelines. However, there are some notable edge cases where electronic items are ...