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

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Though it might be tempting to pack your iPad or other tablet in your checked luggage, there's a reason TSA prefers you to bring it in your carry-on instead.

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Checking a bag on American Airlines will now cost you more than at every other major US airline. The carrier announced Tuesday that the price of the first checked-bag on most ...

For many travelers, checking luggage is non-negotiable. Checking a bag can make a trip easier in some ways: It frees up your hands, and rather than lugging your belongings in and out of the plane ...

As holiday travel approaches, consumer advisor Clark Howard offers crucial advice for travelers to avoid common pitfalls.

Carry-on bags promise speed and simplicity, while checked luggage offers space and flexibility. But which option truly makes ...

The checked luggage size limit is 62 linear inches (the sum of the length, width and depth of the bag) for most airlines. The most common weight limit for checked luggage is 50 pounds per bag. Checked ...

Every traveler can use a solid piece of checked luggage that can fit enough clothing, accessories and shoes for a long trip. Durability, plenty of storage and wheels that can handle rolling a full bag ...