Baggage Handling

From baggage fees to fuel surcharges, airlines across Europe and beyond are quietly increasing costs again in 2026. Here is what you need to keep an eye on

Starting this month: The company announces an increase in baggage fees, discounts for advance bookings, and new restrictions on seat selection and upgrades, even for passengers with basic fare status

In time for another round of Easter travel: TAROM outlines why baggage can be delayed or lost, what passengers should do, and how compensation is handled under international rules

An incident at baggage claim and border control at Birmingham Airport led to the evacuation of passengers. The situation was declared under control shortly afterward, and operations resumed

A passenger was stopped on her way to a Caribbean island after airport security found a gun during automatic baggage screening. The passenger was taken into custody. See a full list of items that are absolutely forbidden to fly in suitcases or hand luggage

TAROM postpones rescue flight for over 300 Romanians as Israel-Egypt border delays and baggage processing risk exceed crew duty limits. Over 1.000 Romanians remain stranded

Las Vegas police release footage of a woman tying her dog to an airport check-in counter and abandoning it. Shocked officers wrote: "Can't believe we're saying this, but don't abandon dogs at the airport." The dog's owner was arrested and charged. The dog was placed in foster care

TAROM’s Happy Thursday offers discounted flights to Istanbul, Amsterdam, Chisinau, and more, with baggage included and limited seats available. Bonus: pets allowed aboard

Passengers flying from Lisbon may face passport delays, scam risks, and baggage limits on some TAP Air Portugal routes. Travelers are urged to prepare early. Here is what to expect

Israel's largest airline has updated its carry-on baggage requirements, joining companies around the world in banning the use of portable chargers (power banks) on the company's flights, due to concerns about the lithium battery catching fire

Amid a surge in inbound tourism and worsening labor shortages: Japan has launched its first airport trial of humanoid robots to support baggage handling and operations, tackling workforce shortages in aviation

In time for another round of Easter travel: TAROM outlines why baggage can be delayed or lost, what passengers should do, and how compensation is handled under international rules

IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows a sharp increase in positive in-flight experiences, alongside an acceleration in the use of digital and biometrics. Weaknesses: Baggage processes, border checks, and connections

Air France and Delta have opted to replace KLM for below-the-wing operations at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, raising concerns over jobs and financial impact