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 ...

Following the lead of American Airlines, United Airlines has raised the cost of checking bags. Under the updated United Airlines baggage policy, the cost to check a bag is now $40 for the first bag ...

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, ...

Turning up at the airport with a bag that's too big or too heavy can cost you quite a bit, depending on what the airline’s ...

Travelers in the U.S. already collectively fork over billions of dollars in various baggage fees to major airlines each year. Recently, checking luggage in particular has become even pricier for some ...

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 ...