Between the REAL ID flight requirements, Southwest’s infamous new baggage fees, and flight delays from the government ...

You’re a smart packer. You can squeeze all of your belongings into a personal item and carry-on bag. Both pieces comply with the airline’s luggage and fare restrictions. When you test them in the ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...

The popular policy was suspended earlier this year. Southwest Airlines’ “Bags Fly Free” policy may not be dead yet, but it’s only going to be available under one condition. For decades, Southwest was ...

This U.S. airline was once known for its flexible checked bags policy, but now, even a photo or reading material could be ...

After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end. Southwest on Tuesday announced the first checked bag will cost $35, while a second checked bag will ...

Another airline has changed its policy and removed bag sizers from its boarding gates. The decision is believed to help with ...

I still remember the day I was flying solo with a toddler and an infant—right as the baby unleashed an epic diaper blowout at 30,000 feet. Somewhere over Kansas, I found myself fashioning a makeshift ...

Southwest no longer offers two free checked bags to all travel tiers. Some travelers, like A-List Preferred or Business Select members, still qualify for waived fees. New fees apply to lower fare ...

The end of certain Southwest Airlines policies was just the start of a lucrative undertaking for the Dallas carrier. When asked about his thinking behind policy evolutions such as the contentious bag ...

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