One-bag, carry-on, light travel tips, techniques, and gear

According to the Travel Goods Association:

eBags has announced sales are up 31.4% compared to last year’s holiday season.
• Mobile sales account for 8.6% of total sales
• eBags private label sales are up 98% compared to last year
• eBags sales through Amazon.com are up 100% compared to last year
• Luggage sales are leading the way, up 44% compared to last year

I wonder if this could be a sign that travel, as well as the economy, could pick up in 2012?

American Eagle is phasing out its ATR-42 turboprops from DFW. Routes previously serviced by the turboprops will now be served by Embraer jets. ATR’s will still operate out of Miami and San Juan.

Spirit, the only U.S. airline to charge for carry-on bags, will earn an estimated $50 million in 2011 from those exact fees. Uh, oh. Let’s hope other airlines don’t get too greedy.

Most of us know to be watchful when going through airport security checkpoints to make sure none of our stuff is taken. But are you just as vigilent on the plane itself? Airfare Watchdgog’s George Hobica points out a few things in this Huffington Post column.

As the holiday season has now officially begun, let me wish all of you a happy and healthy holiday season. Safe travels to all who will be doing so this time of year. Daily Roundup will be sporadic through the New Year as we take time away from the computer to catch up on much needed rest.

I am behind on the revamp of this site as real life has been busier than expected. Look for changes in 2012 to include not only a new look but also more blog postings featuring news, reviews, commentary and possibly even trip reports.