But that all changed with the rise of the budget airlines, says Jay Sorensen of US aviation consultancy IdeaWorks.It was in ...

Southwest Airlines is ending its free luggage policy. We take a look at how much it will cost you and who is exempt.

We analyzed the often convoluted baggage rules and fees for the nine biggest American carriers and discovered that some are ...

Airlines are increasingly relying on checked bag fees, generating record revenues of $7.27 billion in 2024. This shift, ...

Carry-on baggage rules changing in 2025: American Airlines, Delta, and WestJet update size limits, personal item policies, ...

U.S. airlines earned a record $7.27 billion from baggage fees in 2024, with American ($1.5B), United ($1.33B), and Delta ...

In 2025, American Airlines is rumored to be preparing a major update to its baggage policy, one that could significantly alter what passengers are allowed to bring on board. For frequent travelers ...

The policy was seen as a key differentiator between the Dallas-based airline and its ... over the often convoluted baggage rules and fees for the nine biggest American carriers and discovered ...

The long-running "bags fly free" perk Southwest Airlines was known for is no more. Starting Wednesday, May 28, you'll be ...

With this policy change, Southwest aligns itself with other major airlines like Delta and American, which have long charged ...

Southwest Airlines has put a price tag on checking bags, a coveted free perk that is about to disappear as part of ...