The report affirms that while carry-on bag searches have historically been higher compared to checked bags, numbers have ...

Checked-bag rules keep changing. Knowing what TSA flags now helps you pack safely, avoid inspections, and prevent delays.

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Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines made a groundbreaking change as the airline ended its longstanding "bags fly free" ...

Southwest was one of the last airline holdouts to offer not just one, but two free checked bags to its customers. In fact, it's likely that many people considered it one of the key reasons they ...

Even more changes are headed to Southwest Airlines, including a new way to get free checked bags For loyal fans of Southwest Airlines, it’s been a bumpy couple of months. The airline once known for ...

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 ...

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, ...

After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end. Southwest on Tuesday announced the first checked bag will cost $35, while a second checked bag will ...

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 ...

Southwest no longer offers two free checked bags to all travel tiers. Some travelers, like A-List Preferred or Business Select members, still qualify for waived fees. New fees apply to lower fare ...