News to Know

Checked Bags Are Back. Why Travelers Are Giving in to Fees
SOURCE: USA TODAY, 2/4

Are you on team “carry-on only” or team “check a bag” when you fly? 

For a long time, travel writers and influencers went all-in on encouraging people to travel only with carry-on luggage as much as possible. And to be sure, I still do this myself. I try to avoid checking a bag whenever I can, both for convenience (who wants to wait at baggage claim after a flight?) and for price (who wants to pay a bag fee?). 

But now, new data suggests we rollaboard warriors may be losing ground to the heavy packers. 

Industry Spotlight

Carrefour des Experts Travel & MICE par GBTA

17 February | Paris, France

Join us on Tuesday, 17 February, at the Paris Marriott Rive Gauche for the Travel and MICE Experts Forum by GBTA.

This half-day Carrefour event brings together industry professionals for expert-led client case studies, practical insights, and high-value networking. The programme includes a welcome coffee, sponsor-led case study showcasing key learnings, networking break, and closing cocktail.

Don’t miss out on actionable strategies to improve business travel and event management.