Why that old ribbon trick may be hurting more than helping — and smarter ways to spot your bag at baggage claim There are few moments in travel more stressful than standing at baggage claim, watching what feels like 437 identical black suitcases circle endlessly past you. Every seasoned traveler has developed a strategy. Some buy bright luggage. Others slap on giant luggage tags. And many of us — especially those of us who grew up before AirTags and smartphone apps — have tied a colorful...

By George Lindsey I'll admit it. When I first saw the headline that some Japanese airlines were showing passengers where babies are seated on the aircraft, my first reaction was, "Why hasn't every airline in the world done this already?" As someone who spends a lot of time in airports and even more time squeezed into airplane seats, I think this may be one of the greatest advances in commercial aviation since somebody decided that adults might actually enjoy lying flat on an overnight flight....

Why a European vacation may cost less than you think—and sometimes even less than a comparable trip in the United States. Everyone is looking for ways to make their travel budget go further. With rising costs affecting everything from fuel to airfare, many travelers assume that a European vacation is automatically out of reach. The reality? That assumption may be costing you an incredible travel experience. While international airfare is usually more expensive than a domestic flight, savvy...