The Luggage Blog

Travel related news gathered from around the web and brought to you weekly:

- In response to United Breaks Guitars, MSNBC offers tips to keep your instrument safe during travel.

- Shop for undies at the airport? Victoria Secret store opened at NY’s JFK Airport.

- The New York Times lists Top 10 Travel Gadgets under $50.

- American Airline raises checked baggage charges. Up $5 from previous fee.

Travel related news gathered from around the web and brought to you weekly:

- CNN.com offers tips on how to get lower airfares and avoid ’search fatigue.’

- New Jersey hotels are luring NYC tourists with cheaper rates and skyline views.

- Onebag.com awarded Best Eco Travel Blog based on “great content, inspiring writing and admirable ethics.”

- Fodor’s explains how to check closings on luggage before purchasing.

Travel related news gathered from around the web and brought to you weekly:

- The term staycation is among 100 new words added to Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. That news is just about as exciting as a staycation.

- MSNBC Travel rounds up the best iPhone Apps for travelers.

- $1000 laptop bag made of ostrich? I’ll take one in each color please.

- New Lexus LS 600h Pebble Beach Edition comes equipped with a personalized, leather luggage set.

Travel related news gathered from around the web and brought to you weekly:

-MSNBC suggests websites for those planning a road trip

-Are travelers offering TMI on their luggage tags?

-Not surprisingly, Expedia saw a rise in L.A bookings as MJ’s funeral approached.

-Southwest launches huge 2 day fare sale!

Travel related news gathered from around the web and brought to you weekly:

- Congress to try and regulate carry on size.

- Southwest will test fees for Internet use, depending on length of flight & type of connection.

- Registered traveler company, Clear, shuts down.

- Fodor’s offers 10 easy tips to becoming a carry on traveler.

Bonus Tiding (because we like you)

- MSN Money talks Airline fee madness.

Travel related news gathered from around the web and brought to you weekly:

- Travel industry unleashes more and more pet-friendly services.

- On three weekends this summer, the National Park Service will offer fee-free weekends to encourage visitors.

- T.G.I Fridays offering two-for-one meals at their airport locations through June 22nd.

- Fashion blog dishes on how to pack well without compromising style.