Many of the experts I’ve spoken to agree: They say that hard-side suitcases are easier to wipe clean and slide from luggage racks. They’re harder to repair than soft-side suitcases (a crack ...

Travelers report that gate-side confrontations over luggage have become almost as common as long TSA lines. If you’re attached to your current carry-on, it might be time to measure it – again.

Pack your toiletry bag in your carry-on so you can easily freshen up and so that you'll have essentials like toothpaste and deodorant in the event your checked luggage is lost in transit.