Luggage is the usual word in British English, but baggage is preferred in the context of the bags and cases that passengers take on a flight. In North American English baggage is usually used.
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A rucksack is a bag that you wear on your back. People call it a backpack too. 'My school bag's a rucksack and it's always really heavy. '
In British English, the same kind of bag is called a sports bag. A holdall (or occasionally hold-all) may be a similar bag but may often have wheels and possibly a telescopic handle.
The meaning of luggage is the same in most dictionaries: “suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for travel; something lugged; bags and suitcases that contain possessions you take with you when traveling,” and so on. Even a work backpack or computer briefcase can be called “luggage.”
The word 'rucksack' comes from Germany and the term is frequently used in Western military forces, such as those in the UK and US. 'Rucking' is one of the most common military activities and so it's clear to see how rucksacks get their name.
So, the name rucksack refers to a type of bag used by British people. The Americans, on the other hand, use the term backpack to refer to the same thing as the British.
A waist bag, fanny pack, belt bag, moon bag, belly bag (American English), or bumbag (British English) is a small fabric pouch worn like a belt around the waist by use of a strap above the hips that is secured usually with some sort of buckle.
A porter is someone who carries luggage for tourists. If you ever travel by train across the country, you'll be grateful to the porter. The person at an airport, train station, or hotel who's paid to help with your luggage is a porter.