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 ...

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

Planning to fly American Airlines anytime soon? You may have to pad your budget just a tiny bit more to offset a planned increase. The airline announced that it would be charging passengers aboard ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Spare lithium-ion batteries and power banks must go in carry-on bags due to higher fire risk and lack of containment. Devices with installed batteries are allowed in checked luggage but are safer in ...

American Airlines is the latest major carrier to increase checked bag fees, citing rising fuel prices. The new main cabin fees for American's main cabin are $50 for the first bag and $60 for the ...