With checked bag rates rising, you might want to consider baggage fees at major US airlines before you book a ticket.

Nearly every airline charges for checked luggage, but figuring out exactly how much you have to pay is tricky. For example, some airlines may include a complimentary checked bag for a long-haul flight ...

Frequent flyers know that traveling with checked luggage can be both pricey and inconvenient. According to a 2024 study by SITA, more than 36 million bags were lost or delayed the year prior, even ...

With Memorial Day behind us, America’s summer travel season is now in full swing. While fliers should be aware of how to find great fares and the best apps to use when taking a vacation overseas, they ...

Major U.S. airlines have started charging at least $5 more for checked bags since the beginning of 2024. This increase was to help offset rising costs and also help generate more revenue. Consequently ...

United Airlines will let you check bags for a year for "free," for a fee. June 5, 2013— -- United Airlines will let you check bags for a year "free of baggage service charges," provided you pay ...

Airline Southwest recently ditched the cherished perk of free checked luggage, causing uproar among its customers. The policy was seen as a key differentiator between the Dallas-based airline and its ...

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. When preparing for travel, one of the first decisions to make is often carry-on versus checked bag. While there’s no right or wrong answer, ...