Incidental airline fees are a big business for the major airlines in the U.S., and checked bag fees, in particular, are a key ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked on or after May 28, 2025. The fee is $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. Business Select fare passengers, ...

Eamonn Turley lost his laptop charger and designer sunglasses on a recent flight from Dublin to New York. He’d carefully packed them in his checked luggage, assuming his airline would take care of ...

While there’s no foolproof way to make sure your luggage always arrives first, our experts provided some tips to increase your odds. Gaining frequent-flier status or buying a first-class seat could ...