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 ...

The airline didn't charge for the first two checked bags for more than 50 years, before instituting the new policy.

Southwest Airlines has put a price tag on checking bags, a coveted free perk that is about to disappear as part of ...

Southwest ends its iconic "bags fly free" policy, implementing a US$35 fee for the first checked bag and US$45 for the second.

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

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 ...