It was in 2006 when UK low-cost carrier FlyBe became what is believed to be the world's first airline to start charging ...

As airline baggage fees climb, a once-overlooked travel trick is gaining traction. Here's when it makes sense and how to do ...

U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most ...

Southwest Airlines has put a price tag on checking bags, a coveted free perk that is about to disappear as part of ...

Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based carrier will charge customers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for their ...

After today, customers can expect baggage fees when flying with Southwest Airlines as the airline moves to officially ...

Airlines are increasingly relying on checked bag fees, generating record revenues of $7.27 billion in 2024. This shift, ...

As airlines tighten luggage rules, some travelers are using pillowcases to sneak extra items on board. Experts weigh in on ...

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and 16 members from 12 countries have filed a complaint to the European Commission ...

US carrier Southwest now charges passengers to check in bags on domestic flights [Getty Images] Fast forward to today, and US airlines alone made $7.27bn from check-in baggage fees last year, ...

Airlines in the US alone made $7.27bn from check-in luggage fees last year With Air Canada and Southwest the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost of such ...