The $5 hike is specifically designed as a "nudge" to get travelers to use the airline’s updated mobile app and online tools.

American seemed to frame its decision to hike second-bag fees for customers who pay at the airport as a way to nudge more travelers to book their luggage ahead of time, which can help reduce check-in ...

While the increased fee is based on certain conditions applicable to all passengers, certain elite customers may be exempt ...

A checked bag is always worth it, even as a frugal traveler. Navigating the airport and boarding are less stressful, and I ...

These 11 mistakes could ruin your belongings. 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 ...

A man books flights through Orbitz with “free” checked bags — only to learn the airline’s ticket includes no such perk.

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, ...

More and more airlines are forcing passengers to tag and gate-check their bag, just as they are about to board. Why flying ...