Southwest's new $35 bag taxes make people angry: long lineups, unfriendly staff, and lost loyalty as "bags fly free" expires ...

As an avgeek and frequent traveler, I usually have a pretty good sense of when my carry-on bag isn’t going to make it with me onto my flight. I can often tell just by knowing what kind of plane I’m ...

You’re a smart packer. You can squeeze all of your belongings into a personal item and carry-on bag. Both pieces comply with the airline’s luggage and fare restrictions. When you test them in the ...

View post: Survivor 49's Sage Ahrens-Nichols on Being Labeled a ‘Flip-Flopper’ — and Why She Disagrees (Exclusive) Just before the start of summer, Southwest Airlines instituted its new bag policy, ...

A post accusing inconsiderate flyers of causing a missed connecting flight due to their refusal to follow carry-on bag rules has gone viral on Reddit, reigniting debate about airline policies and ...

The end of certain Southwest Airlines policies was just the start of a lucrative undertaking for the Dallas carrier. When asked about his thinking behind policy evolutions such as the contentious bag ...

If you’ve ever taken a flight, you know how stressful dealing with luggage can be. Maybe you don’t want to pay for a checked bag, so you just bring one on your back. It's a good idea. But then you ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...

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