Southwest Airlines no longer includes two free checked bags for all fares. Here’s who still qualifies, how much fees cost, ...

From leaking toiletries to broken zippers, luggage handlers see it all. Here, learn the 11 most common checked bag mistakes they see on the job—and how you can avoid them with the help of packing ...

If you’re packing for a flight, you might want to double-check your bag for a surprising item: your electric toothbrush. The ...

Given how most of us have a range of electronics we use daily, it's important to know how to travel with them safely. Correctly packing your electronics before flying can help ease your check-in and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Want to bring Thanksgiving leftovers home? If you're flying, make sure you know which dishes can't be packed in your carry-on ...

Traveling with a ski bag can be a pain, but here's a roundup of several major airlines' baggage policies so you've got one less thing to think about.