Your Complete Guide to Airline Baggage Rules, Carry-On Sizes &amp; Luggage Reviews

Easter 2026 Travel: How to Survive Airport Chaos Days

395,000 passengers in a single weekend. That's what Munich Airport handled last Easter. And 2026? It's going to be even busier.

Jan 29 5 min read

Hard Shell Suitcase Test 2026: Which Models Actually Hold Up?

I was standing at the baggage carousel last week watching a suitcase crash onto the floor from about six feet up. The owner next to me went pale. The suitcase? A cheap ABS model that cost 35 euros. The wheels were destroyed.

Jan 29 12 min read

Tips

5 Underrated Airplane Travel Essentials That Frequent Flyers Swear By

Neck pillows, headphones, eye masks. Everyone knows the standard flight tips. But what do frequent flyers actually use when they fly 30+ times a year?

Lena Brandt

Jan 28 4 min read

Wizz Air Hand Luggage 2026: Complete Guide to Sizes, Costs & Money-Saving Tips

96 euros extra for a suitcase that was "too big". On a return flight between London and Budapest. More than the ticket itself cost.

Jan 27 13 min read

Mallorca Tourist Tax 2026: New Rules, Higher Costs, and Driving Ban in Sóller

Your Mallorca holiday is getting pricier in 2026. The tourist tax jumps by up to 50 percent during peak season. And as if that wasn't enough: In Sóller, rental cars can no longer enter the town centre. Sounds like stress, right?

Lena Brandt

Jan 27 6 min read

EU Parliament Votes for Free Cabin Luggage for All Air Passengers

632 to 15. That was the vote count on January 21, 2026 in the European Parliament. After more than 11 years of deadlock, MEPs have voted for free hand luggage for all EU air passengers. Budget carriers like Ryanair? They're not happy.

Jan 26 5 min read

Lufthansa Carry-On Size: 55 × 40 × 23 cm as a Reference Table (July 2026)

Almost every trolley clears 55 cm in height. The 40 cm width too. But 23 cm of depth including wheels and handles rules out a large share of the cases sold on Amazon as "cabin approved". Anything designed for Ryanair or easyJet is built to 25 cm.

Jan 26 13 min read

Lufthansa Powerbank Ban 2026: New Charging Rules on Flights

The Lufthansa Group introduced a new regulation on January 15, 2026 that will surprise many travelers. Powerbanks can no longer be charged or used on airplanes.

Jan 25 6 min read

Carnival 2026: The Ultimate Packing List for Street Carnival

1.5 million people at the Rose Monday parade. 141 decibels from confetti cannons. 60 euro fine for glass bottles.

Jan 24 7 min read

Carry-On Luggage 2026: Spec Sheets Checked Against Airline Limits

Ryanair allows 55x40x20 cm with Priority. Lufthansa allows 55x40x23 cm. easyJet allows 56x45x25 cm for its large cabin bag. Air France allows 55x35x25 cm. A case that uses the full easyJet allowance is 5 cm too deep for Ryanair and 10 cm too wide for Air France. At the same time.

Jan 24 12 min read

Valentine's Day Gifts 2026: Best Travel Ideas for Couples

Valentine's Day 2026 falls on a Saturday. Perfect timing for a romantic weekend getaway. And the best Valentine's Day gifts for travel-loving couples? Not flowers. Not chocolates. Practical travel gear that enables future adventures together.