As an avgeek and frequent traveler, I usually have a pretty good sense of when my carry-on bag isn’t going to make it with me onto my flight. I can often tell just by knowing what kind of plane I’m ...

Whether you fly every week for work or a few times a year for vacation, air travel can be anxiety-inducing. Not only do you have to make sure your bag is checked properly, but also get your boarding ...

The digital creator explains that Apple smartphones have a built-in feature that delivers real-time flight updates instantly ...

WASHINGTON — Starting next month, United Airlines will require all domestic passengers to be checked in for their flights at least 45 minutes before takeoff. The new check-in policy is set to take ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. As an avgeek and frequent traveler ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...