Southwest has ditched its policy of never charging for bags. However, you can still avoid those charges with a few intentional strategies.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. All products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by Condé Nast Traveler editors. However, when you buy ...

Find out how I fit everything into a carry-on now.

Major U.S. airlines have started charging at least $5 more for checked bags since the beginning of 2024. This increase was to help offset rising costs and also help generate more revenue. Consequently ...

Checking a bag is getting way too expensive Checking a bag these days feels less like a travel convenience as prices continue ...

Southwest Airlines is increasing its checked bag fees by $10 for mainland U.S. flights. The new fees are $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second. Passengers can avoid the fees by booking ...

If you’ve ever taken a flight, you know how stressful dealing with luggage can be. Maybe you don’t want to pay for a checked bag, so you just bring one on your back. It's a good idea. But then you ...