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 ...

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 ...

In certain cases, shipping your bag is 'seamless and makes transit more effortless' With the end of Southwest Airlines' beloved "bags fly free" policy, fliers on all domestic airlines are stuck ...

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, ...