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25.04.2026
What Changed About Carry-On Size Limits Across Airlines
Carry-on size limits are tightening again, but not in a single coordinated move. Airlines adjust quietly, then passengers notice at the gate when a bag that flew last year suddenly needs checking. The standard US cabin size still sits around 22 x 14 x 9 inches, while many European carriers sit closer to 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Budget airlines push even smaller footprints. If you fly often, these shifts change what fits overhead and what ends up tagged at the counter.
Travel
17.04.2026
What the Rise of E-SIMs Changed About Using Your Phone Abroad
International roaming used to feel like a hidden tax on travel: take one short trip abroad and come home to a phone bill that had crept up by €60 or more without any warning. The arrival of eSIMs changed the equation. Instead of hunting for a plastic SIM card or accepting expensive carrier add-ons, travelers can activate a plan in minutes, often at local data rates. You can choose a network, install the profile, and be connected before the plane even touches down. Compared with that flexibility, traditional roaming now seems slow, costly, and surprisingly inflexible.
Travel
10.04.2026
What to Do When an Airline Cancels Your Flight, Under the New Rules
Flight cancellations now feel less chaotic for passengers inside the EU, yet confusion still shows up at the airport desk. Under EU Regulation 261/2004 and updated enforcement practices, travelers departing from or arriving in the EU can claim refunds or compensation in many cancellation cases. A short-haul disruption can trigger €250 payouts, while long-haul routes may reach €600. Knowing timing rules, documentation steps, and airline obligations changes how fast you recover money and rebook.