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Got the Samsonite Magnum Eco 55x40x20 cabin suitcase that’s supposed to meet airline size limits. Out of curiosity, I voluntarily tested it in Ryanair’s bag sizer at the airport, and the wheels stuck out. The length and width were fine, but it just wouldn’t slide all the way in....

Caribbean’s 55 x 35 x 25 cm allowance is super strict, especially the width, and most of the trendy bags run a bit too wide once you factor in wheels. Looked at the Away and the July myself and both are just a little over. The Eagle Creek International Carry On does fit the...

Trying to figure out if this lithium battery will be okay in a carry on. It has a battery management system so it should be safe, and I’d rather not ship it since that’s about 40 bucks I don’t want to spend. Just not sure if TSA is going to give me a hard time over it.

Picked the personalized luggage tag as my AA Loyalty Points reward this year and didn’t hear a thing for weeks. It really does take the full 6 weeks. They just use whatever name and address is in your AA profile, and the tag only shows your full name no status level or anything....