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 ...

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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 ...

Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most passengers will start paying $35 for their first bag. By Ceylan Yeğinsu ...

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 ...

Checked bag fees are surging as airlines look to boost revenue, so here’s what you should know before flying. U.S. airlines are pocketing billions from checked bag fees, with new data showing that ...

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 maze of conveyor belts shuttles luggage through London Heathrow Airport’s hidden, behind-the-scenes baggage system. In the 1999 animated film, Toy Story 2, Buzz Lightyear and his fellow sentient ...

At the world’s busiest airport, shaving a few minutes off the airport routine can make a noticeable difference.