Articles tagged “luggage”

Despite the similarities in the basic design of suitcases over the years, new concepts for bags that can follow behind travelers and suitcases that turn into scooters suggests that the evolution isn’t slowing any time soon.

The travel industry is abuzz about the tech innovations that are changing the way we travel, but there’s been some pretty quirky and creative offline gadget releases this year too. (Ostrich pillow, anyone?)

Granted the objects are supposed to be more travel-inspired than travel-hardy, LV will never have a more rapt audience than the modish consumers at the premiere’s location at Art Basel in Miami.

In a perfect world, technology helps passengers take on additional tasks so airlines can cut staffing costs leading to cheaper airfares. Well, perfect for everyone but airline employees.

A rare instance indeed: A low-cost carrier recommending what passengers should do with their luggage in order to help them avoid headaches -- and save them a bit of cash, too.

It's doubtful that the errant book was the only issue, but the actions of Ryanair, the police, and passengers speak to the toxic environment the low-cost carrier's policies have created.

One downside to mobile check-ins for airlines is that flyers are bypassing attendants with their oversized luggage and airlines, unwilling to delay takeoff, will let the passenger on without paying the fee.

Lost luggage rates usually increase during the holiday season, but stats show that baggage handling actually improved last year -- a trend we hope repeats itself this winter.

All fliers complain about lost/delayed luggage, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t get checked. Aeroflot and UTair demand the end of obligatory checks so flights can leave on time and passengers are kept happy.

Sure, the technology works great and is processing passengers’ bags more quickly and efficiently, but it’ll be the first company to eliminate the need for human intervention – and their mistakes – that will succeed.