What Happens If Your Luggage Is Delayed or Damaged? Airline Compensation and Claim Limits

Airport security officer inspecting a passenger’s carry-on bag during screening at an airport checkpoint

Introduction Your luggage didn’t arrive with you at the baggage carousel. The panic sets in as you realize you’re heading to a business meeting or family vacation without your belongings. This frustrating scenario happens more often than you’d think, with airlines mishandling 33.4 million bags globally in 2024 alone. The good news is that airlines … Read more

How Do You Pack Prescription Medicine for Air Travel? TSA Rules 2026

Traveler packing prescription medicine for air travel while following TSA rules in 2026.

Introduction You can pack prescription medicine in both carry-on and checked baggage according to 2026 TSA regulations, but carrying medications in your carry-on is strongly recommended for immediate access during flights. TSA permits unlimited quantities of solid medications including pills, tablets, and gel caps without requiring original prescription bottles for domestic travel. Liquid medications exceeding … Read more

Flying With Lithium Batteries: Power Banks, Laptops, and What Gets Confiscated in 2026

Passengers with backpacks walking across tarmac to board easyJet airplane via stairs, carrying devices with lithium batteries.

Quick Takeaways Introduction Lithium batteries are now present in nearly every item travelers carry. A typical traveler boards an aircraft with 5 to 10 lithium-powered devices, including a phone, laptop, earbuds, smartwatch, tablet, and often a power bank. At the same time, lithium batteries are one of the highest-risk hazardous items in aviation. According to … Read more

Southwest Airlines Changes 2026: Assigned Seats, Bag Fees & New Fare Bundles

Southwest Airlines aircraft flying across the sky

Southwest Airlines is undergoing its most dramatic transformation in 53 years. The airline famous for open seating, “Bags Fly Free,” and no-frills simplicity is adopting assigned seating, checked bag fees, and tiered fare bundles bringing it closer to legacy carriers like American, Delta, and United. Critical dates: These changes fundamentally alter how passengers book, board, … Read more