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 ...

They’re bagging this beloved rule. Southwest Airlines has ended its decades-old “bags fly free” policy, where passengers were allowed two complimentary checked bags regardless of their ticket fare.

Checked baggage costs vary wildly per airline. Some airlines that sit in the middle of the pack, charging standard rates that pinch but don't shock. Other airlines, though, have exaggerated checked ...

Southwest Airlines has long been recognized by travelers for its generous baggage policy. While other airlines have historically charged for this, Southwest allowed passengers to check two bags for ...

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 passengers will start paying $35 for their first bag. By Ceylan Yeğinsu ...

U.S. airlines collected a staggering $7.27 billion in checked baggage fees last year, marking a new industry record, according to recent federal data. The total represents an increase from $7.07 ...

NEW ORLEANS — Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines is ending one of its most popular perks — free checked bags. For years, passengers who flew Southwest Airlines could travel with luggage for free.

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives once described as key to ...