Gone are the days when all or most economy airline tickets would automatically include a free checked bag: Nowadays, you’ll generally have to pay extra for that convenience. Unfortunately, figuring ...

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, ...

The great luggage debate has become more heated than ever. Airlines keep changing the rules, fees keep climbing, and ...

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 ...

Note: Southwest Airlines announced the end of its Bags Fly Free policy on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Here's an explanation of the new Southwest Airlines baggage policy, including when it starts and who ...

Southwest Airlines, long praised for its "Bags Fly Free" policy, announced in March it would end free checked baggage for most travelers. The revised policy took effect on May 28, requiring the ...

The baggage fees at JetBlue are changing again. The airline raised its standard fees in February and added peak pricing in April. The latest change is good news for the folks that pay its Blue Basic ...

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 ...

It’s the end of an era, as Southwest Airlines, known for being a low-budget carrier, announced it would start charging passengers for checked bags for tickets purchased on or after May 28. “Two bags ...