Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. It’s one of the most stressful ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. The rush to board a plane is ...

Airlines charging for checked bags has increased passenger demand for carry-on luggage. Passengers are not guaranteed overhead bin space, especially those who board later. To reduce stress, travelers ...

Overhead bin space is a shared, first-come, first-served resource, not an entitlement. Passengers with only a personal item should wait until others have stowed larger bags before using the overhead ...