Airlines are raising checked bag fees, but you have options to avoid the cost — like a co-branded airline credit card.

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 ...

Carriers are trying to find a balance between basic fares for travelers who are trying to save money and extras for those who ...

DALLAS — Travelers have just days left to book Southwest flights with free checked bags. Southwest Airlines' longstanding baggage policy allowed passengers two free checked bags with every ticket, but ...

American Airlines has joined other major U.S. carriers in raising its checked baggage fees. The first checked bag now costs $50 and the second costs $60 on most North American flights. Passengers ...

With United, for instance, you will pay $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second, said the Times. Meanwhile, for ...

American Airlines on Thursday announced it's raising fees for checked bags as the company and other airlines face rising fuel costs. The airline is raising its bag fee for flights within the U.S., ...

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 ...