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Airline baggage fees have long been a point of frustration for travelers, and American Airlines is once again drawing ...

Airlines recommend travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours early for domestic flights, but whether by choice or unforeseen circumstances, there may be times when you cut it down to the wire ...

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 ...

The great luggage debate has become more heated than ever. Airlines keep changing the rules, fees keep climbing, and travelers are stuck wondering whether to drag everything through the airport or ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on new reservations starting May 28th. The fees will be $35 for the first bag and $45 for a second. These changes are part of a larger overhaul ...

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, ...

A spokesperson confirmed that some, but not all, Club 49 members have been incorrectly charged bag fees since a new baggage ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. As an avgeek and frequent traveler ...

If you’ve ever taken a flight, you know how stressful dealing with luggage can be. Maybe you don’t want to pay for a checked bag, so you just bring one on your back. It's a good idea. But then you ...