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Luggage, connectivity and the gear that has to clear an airline sizer. Measured, weighed and flown with.

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We measured eleven cabin bags packed, not empty, and took them to the sizers. Four failed at a gate they were sold to pass.

1 min read9,380 readers10 Sept 2026

Forex markup and lounge access are worth different amounts to different travellers. Here is how to work out your own number.

1 min read4,120 readers1 Sept 2026

Cancellation depth matters less than clamp force when you are trying to sleep sitting upright for seven hours.

1 min read2,940 readers24 Aug 2026

Cubes organise a bag. They do not create space, and compression cubes cost you more volume than they save.

1 min read1,960 readers17 Aug 2026

Regional eSIM pricing changes weekly. These are the current live offers and the fine print that decides which is cheapest.

1 min read1,540 readers9 Aug 2026

The week's rankings, before they hit the site.