Checking a bag is something frequent flyers try mightily to avoid. It adds time, extra logistics, and cost to air travel. When little ones come along, however, packing light just isn't always possible ...

Airlines recommend travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours early for domestic flights, but whether by choice or unforeseen circumstances, there may be times when you cut it down to the wire ...

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. As an avgeek and frequent traveler ...

Southwest Airlines just announced a series of changes to its customer experience, including assigned and premium seating. Now customers are wondering whether it will still be free to check bags on ...

Note: Southwest Airlines announced the end of its Bags Fly Free policy on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Here's an explanation of the new Southwest Airlines baggage policy, including when it starts and who ...

Southwest Airlines touts itself as the airline that "luvs" its customers — but it's had a change of heart about its "bags fly free" policy. Southwest has long been the only domestic airline where ...

The airline previously offered customers free carryon and checked bags. The era of free checked bags while flying Southwest Airlines is coming to an end. Starting on Wednesday, the Dallas-based ...

(NEXSTAR) — Suddenly, the airline passengers who wear seven pairs of pants and four sweaters to avoid extra fees don’t seem quite as silly. Several major U.S. airlines have raised fees for checked ...

Southwest has long allowed passengers to bring a guaranteed free checked bag, but that is changing tomorrow as the airline adopts a new policy. Airlines have faced headwinds in recent years due to ...