Something that always stressed me out when I was traveling was whether or not I had inadvertently packed something I wasn't supposed to in my suitcase. While in my rational brain, I knew that I wasn't trying to sneak any illegal items on board the plane,

You plan your flights, reserve your hotels, and map out every experience you don’t want to miss. But few things unsettle a traveler more than watching your suitcase disappear into the airport’s conveyor labyrinth and not reappear.

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 flights is increasing to $40 for customers that didn't ...

American has recently increased checked bag fees on certain international flights.

NEW YORK -- JetBlue is proving that not even your baggage is safe from dynamic pricing, with the airline rolling out fees that vary depending on the day of departure. The price of a first checked bag now ranges from $35 to $50 under a recently revealed fee ...

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, it’s important to consider the main differences ...

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 yourself, it just magically appears at your final destination.

"There were some unavoidable delays that resulted in some luggage, unfortunately, not making it to its final destination."

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 classes like Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus, and Anytime, while ...

At the world’s busiest airport, shaving a few minutes off the airport routine can make a noticeable difference.