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 ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer Travel Week, a weeklong focus on how to travel smarter and save money during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. You have a handful of ...

As the leaves turn and the travel rush begins, packing for those trips over the holidays means maximizing your luggage space. As a writer and frequent flyer who regularly tests suitcases, I set out to ...

Southwest Airlines just announced a series of changes to its customer experience, including assigned and premium seating. Now customers are wondering whether it will still be free to check bags on ...

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 ...

While traveling carry-on only can help consumers avoid the hassles that come with lost or stolen luggage, there are trips and scenarios where traveling light may not make sense. If you're heading out ...

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 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 ...