Southwest has ditched its policy of never charging for bags. However, you can still avoid those charges with a few intentional strategies.

From two free checked bags to new rideshare credits, Delta SkyMiles cards now offer hundreds of dollars in added value each ...

U.S. airlines raised the cost to check bags on flights in recent days. American Airlines' price increase also includes extra fees for basic flyers.

If you are a Delta Gold, Platinum or Reserve cardmember, you can now check two free bags on domestic U.S. flights, plus more ...

Last year, Southwest Airlines took a risk by ending its iconic "bags fly free" policy as the airline began charging customers ...

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 ...

Multiple U.S. carriers"including JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines"raised checked baggage fees this week, citing rising operating ...

Delta and American Express have rolled out a refreshed look and a substantial suite of new cost-saving benefits across their ...

Checked bags are a big business for U.S. airlines, bringing in more than $7 billion in revenue last year, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The fees have brought more ...

As airlines face pressure to manage rising costs, baggage fees are expected to remain the fastest-growing add-on charge ...