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 ...

Irish airlines updated their baggage policies for 2026, with new size limits and fees that could cost travelers a small ...

Unlike most airlines, Southwest Airlines famously lets you check baggage for free. Southwest allows passengers to check up to two pieces of baggage for free — plus bring a carry-on bag and a personal ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...