Checked-bag rules keep changing. Knowing what TSA flags now helps you pack safely, avoid inspections, and prevent delays.

NEW YORK -- JetBlue is proving that not even your baggage is safe from dynamic pricing, with the airline rolling out fees that vary depending on the day of departure. The price of a first checked bag ...

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Checking a bag on American Airlines will now cost you more than at every other major US airline. The carrier announced Tuesday that the price of the first checked-bag on most ...

The Transportation Security Administration has banned another item from being permitted in checked bags. Lithium batteries, which can be found in portable chargers or power banks, will be prohibited ...

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 ...

I know the feeling all too well. You've just landed at the airport and are patiently waiting at the baggage belt as all the other travelers from your flight collect their luggage and leave. Eventually ...

Southwest ends decades-long policy of two free checked bags New fees are $35 for the first bag, $45 for the second Free bags still available for elite members and cardholders Airline to roll out ...

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 ...

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 ...

A flight passenger shared frustrations about a surprising issue involving a checked bag — garnering plenty of comments from other users. Posting in the "r/delta" Reddit forum with the title, "My ...