This convertible bag maximizes packing space and easily fits in overhead bins.

A new law coming to the EU will affect U.S. air carriers' baggage fees, whether they like it or not.

The checked luggage size limit is 62 linear inches (the sum of the length, width and depth of the bag) for most airlines. The most common weight limit for checked luggage is 50 pounds per bag. Checked ...

IF you’re planning a summer getaway, you may notice that flights are more expensive than normal due to soaring jet fuel costs ...

Delta and Southwest Airlines are increasing their checked bag fees. Delta's first checked bag will now cost $45, an increase of $10, for tickets purchased on or after April 8. Southwest will also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Southwest Airlines is increasing its checked‑bag fees for the first time in years, raising the cost of a first checked bag from ...

Just when you thought flying couldn't get worse this year, Delta Air Lines is the latest major carrier to announce it is raising checked-bag fees. Three major airlines have hiked their checked-bag ...

Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with ...

All of the major U.S. airlines charge baggage fees of around $30 to $50 for a first checked bag on domestic flights. There are a handful of ways to avoid paying for checked bags.

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. A higher checked bag fee? In this ...