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  1. Black Friday 2026: How to find the right suitcase

    Black Friday campaign image: traveller with a suitcase in a play of light
    A good suitcase purchase starts with your travel plans. Find the right size, recognise the important features and compare Black Friday deals with a plan.
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  2. Sun instead of winter – 8 warm destinations in November

    Sun instead of winter – eight warm destinations in November
    Sunshine instead of November grey: discover eight warm destinations for your autumn holiday – with a weather check, water temperatures and tips on trip length, budget and the right luggage.
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  3. Carry-on luggage 2026: EU paves the way for more liquids in hand luggage

    Liquids in carry-on luggage: CT scanners allow 2 litres at selected airports (2026)

    Is the 100 ml rule for carry-on luggage falling? In 2025, the switch to CT scanners means that some European airports already allow up to 2 litres per container – for example Rome Fiumicino as well as Milan Linate and Malpensa Terminal 1. In Germany (e.g.

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  4. Trip Cancellation: When Can You Cancel Your Travel – and Is Insurance Worth It?

    Trip Cancellation: When Can You Cancel Your Travel – and Is Insurance Worth It?

    The trip is booked, the suitcase is almost packed, and the excitement is huge – and then life happens. Illness, a family emergency, uncertainty at the travel destination, or simply the question: Can I still cancel my trip now without being stuck with

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  5. What to do if my suitcase is gone? Your personal guide to lost luggage

    Lost suitcase at the airport – personal guide to lost luggage with tips on lost & found, replacement purchases and compensation

    A lost suitcase is one of the biggest stress factors when travelling. According to an airline report, in 2023 there was an average of 10.6 baggage incidents per 1,000 passengers in Europe – mostly because suitcases were not forwarded correctly when being

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  6. The Best Easter Destinations 2026 – Where Is It Worth Going?

    The Best Easter Destinations 2026 – Where Is It Worth Going?

    Easter 2026 is just around the corner, and with Easter Sunday on 5 April, spring offers the ideal opportunity for the first big break of the year. Whether you want to catch the first warm rays of sunshine on the Mediterranean, experience the awakening

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  7. Carry-on fees in focus: consumer advocates sue airlines

    Carry-on fees in focus: consumer advocates sue airlines

    Free carry-on luggage or extra charges? This question currently concerns not only air travellers but also the courts. The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) has issued warnings to and sued several airlines over allegedly unlawful carry-on

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  8. Filming Locations of Popular TV Series 2026: Set-Jetting & the Perfect Suitcase

    Filming Locations of Popular TV Series 2026: Set-Jetting & the Perfect Suitcase

    Streaming is changing the way we dream. And in 2026, it’s also changing the way we travel. The trend is called Set-Jetting – people are deliberately booking trips to places they know from popular TV series. What was once a hidden insider tip has now become

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  9. Bye-bye Mallorca, Hello Norway: Why Everyone Is Going on a “Coolcation” in 2026

    Summer vacay Scandinavia and north europa

    Who would have thought that we’d one day prefer spending summer in a fleece jacket instead of a bikini? “Coolcation” is the dominant travel trend of 2026. Why escaping the heat has gone mainstream – and why your old hard-shell suitcase is no longer the

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