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What are the right sizes for hand luggage and checked luggage?
The usual sizes and weight limits for hand luggage and checked luggage, whether an aluminium suitcase is al...
How do you pack a suitcase efficiently?
Edit first, then pack: roll soft pieces, fold structured ones, keep weight at the wheel end and give each h...
What is the best suitcase for hand luggage?
What makes a good carry-on suitcase: airline cabin sizes as of 2026, empty weight, wheels, lock and interio...
What is the best suitcase for long trips?
How to choose a suitcase for a long trip: the right check-in size and capacity, durability, wheels and clos...
Can a suitcase be repaired? Care, scratches, dents and airline damage
Most suitcase problems can be repaired, from wheels to handles and locks. Here is how to care for an alumin...
How do you secure your suitcase against theft?
Securing a suitcase comes down to a good lock, a closure that is hard to force and a few calm habits on the...
What should you look for when buying an aluminium suitcase?
A clear buying guide to aluminium suitcases and quality luggage in general: what to check on the shell, whe...
TUI fly hand luggage: sizes, weight and what your ticket includes (2026)
On TUI fly, large hand luggage may measure up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm and weigh 10 kg. See what your ticket incl...
Why are aluminium suitcases more expensive, and are they worth it?
What you actually pay for in an aluminium suitcase, from the material and hand finishing to the lifetime gu...
Which suitcase is best for business travel?
For most business trips the best choice is a hard-shell carry-on with room for a laptop and documents. Here...
Aluminium or plastic suitcase, hard or soft: what is the difference?
Aluminium dents, polycarbonate flexes and soft cases trade protection for pockets. An honest comparison of ...
Why choose an aluminium suitcase, and are aluminium suitcases heavy?
Strength, longevity, versatility and the quiet patina of silver: why aluminium suitcases last, how heavy th...