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You've seen it on the product page: a neat little USB port on the side of a cabin suitcase. It looks clever. It sounds clever. But what does it actually do - and is it worth having? Here's the honest answer, minus the jargon: a USB port on a suitcase lets you charge your phone on the move, straight from your bag, without hunting...

Ryanair Priority is one of the most debated add-ons in budget travel. Some swear by it every time they fly; others see it as an unnecessary extra on top of an already-cheap fare. The honest answer isn't universal - it depends entirely on what you're packing and how you feel about airport queues. This guide breaks down exactly what Priority includes, what it costs...

University life puts luggage through more than almost any other kind of travel. It's not one holiday a year - it's the big move-in day, the weekend trips home, the reading week flights, the end-of-term clear-out, and the daily backpack that goes everywhere with a laptop inside it. Buying the right pieces from the start saves money, hassle, and a lot of frustration by...

Aluminium suitcases sit at the top of almost every luggage range for a reason. They cost more than a standard ABS or polypropylene case sometimes considerably more and that price difference raises a fair question: is it actually worth it, or is it simply paying more for the same job? This guide breaks down exactly what aluminium construction changes, how it compares to the...

Every traditional suitcase has trained us to do the same thing: hoist it onto a bed, unzip it fully, and lay both halves flat like an open book before you can reach anything inside. It's a system that's worked for decades - but it assumes you always have the space to lay a case completely flat, and that you want to open the whole...