Umbrella Blog

Nobody invented the umbrella in one go. It grew out of the sunshade — the parasol — which people used in hot countries for thousands of years. The rain umbrella we carry today took shape much later, and the folding...

Short answer: usually yes, but it depends on your airline and on the type of umbrella. A compact folding umbrella with a rounded tip is the easiest to carry. A long umbrella with a pointed metal tip is the one...