After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end. Southwest on Tuesday announced the first checked bag will cost $35, while a second checked bag will ...

Southwest Airlines has been an industry disruptor since its formal incorporation in 1967. The low-cost carrier brought innovations such as open seating, free baggage and a famously sunny attitude to ...

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 ...

The move is part of a larger effort to get passengers boarded faster. But travelers with lots of bags may no longer make it ...

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, ...

Cordless hair styling tools containing gas cartridges or butane are prohibited in checked baggage. These items are permitted in carry-on bags if they have safety covers, and corded hair tools are ...

While none of these are outright prohibited, their density, composition, or texture can confuse X-ray scanners, leading to a ...

The TSA has banned cordless hairstyling tools from checked luggage due to fire hazards. These tools, which include gas and battery-powered models, can still be packed in carry-on bags. Travelers who ...

Niecy Nash is objecting to anyone saying she didn't need all 10 bags she checked at the airport ... she is on a world tour, ...