Fast forward to today, and US airlines alone made $7.27bn from check-in baggage fees last year, according to federal figures.

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

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

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

We analyzed the often convoluted baggage rules and fees for the nine biggest American carriers and discovered that some are definitely more generous than others when it comes to leeway with luggage ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re planning on flying in Georgia this summer, changes to check-ins and fees could make things a lot harder.

American Airlines has changed its baggage policy and it could have major implications for fliers in the future.