Checked bag fees are surging as airlines look to boost revenue, so here’s what you should know before flying. U.S. airlines are pocketing billions from checked bag fees, with new data showing that ...

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, ...

Cordless hair styling tools containing gas cartridges or butane are prohibited in checked baggage. These items are permitted in carry-on bags if they have safety covers, and corded hair tools are ...

From bag drops to self-checking luggage: a look under the bonnet at where your luggage goes when you check it in at the ...

Common cabin bag mistakes cause delays at security. Knowing what belongs in check-in luggage saves time, money, and embarrassment before boarding flights worldwide today.

Southwest was one of the last airline holdouts to offer not just one, but two free checked bags to its customers. In fact, it’s likely that many people considered it one of the key reasons they flew ...

Southwest Airlines has been an industry disruptor since its formal incorporation in 1967. The low-cost carrier brought innovations such as open seating, free baggage and a famously sunny attitude to ...

The TSA has banned cordless hairstyling tools from checked luggage due to fire hazards. These tools, which include gas and battery-powered models, can still be packed in carry-on bags. Travelers who ...

Between the REAL ID flight requirements, Southwest’s infamous new baggage fees, and flight delays from the government shutdown, navigating flight requirements feels like an Olympic sport. Traveling is ...