With checked bag rates rising, you might want to consider baggage fees at major US airlines before you book a ticket.

As holiday travel approaches, consumer advisor Clark Howard offers crucial advice for travelers to avoid common pitfalls.

While a ribbon might seem like a good way to keep track of your luggage and find it at baggage claim, it could result in a ...

From leaking toiletries to broken zippers, luggage handlers see it all. Here, learn the 11 most common checked bag mistakes they see on the job—and how you can avoid them with the help of packing ...

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 ...

Carry-on bags promise speed and simplicity, while checked luggage offers space and flexibility. But which option truly makes ...

The checked luggage size limit is 62 linear inches (the sum of the length, width and depth of the bag) for most airlines. The most common weight limit for checked luggage is 50 pounds per bag. Checked ...

You're cruising at 35,000 feet when a lithium-ion battery in the cargo hold below decides to have a very bad day. These innocent-looking power sources contain highly flammable electrolytes that, when ...

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. When preparing for travel, one of the first decisions to make is often carry-on versus checked bag. While there’s no right or wrong answer, ...