Even more changes are headed to Southwest Airlines, including a new way to get free checked bags For loyal fans of Southwest Airlines, it’s been a bumpy couple of months. The airline once known for ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Nearly every airline charges for checked luggage, but figuring out exactly how much you have to pay is tricky. For example, some airlines may include a complimentary checked bag for a long-haul flight ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you on team “carry-on only” or team “check a bag” when you fly? For a long time, travel writers and influencers went all-in on ...

As the leaves turn and the travel rush begins, packing for those trips over the holidays means maximizing your luggage space. As a writer and frequent flyer who regularly tests suitcases, I set out to ...

Rewards credit cards often come with a slew of benefits, including travel perks. One such perk is getting free checked bags on certain airlines or statement credits for airline fees that ...

It's one of the great divides of our time: carry-on vs. checked luggage. For some, checked bags is a non-negotiable; the extra space enables you to pack until your heart's content. For others (like ...

Travelers in the U.S. already collectively fork over billions of dollars in various baggage fees to major airlines each year. Recently, checking luggage in particular has become even pricier for some ...

While traveling carry-on only can help consumers avoid the hassles that come with lost or stolen luggage, there are trips and scenarios where traveling light may not make sense. If you're heading out ...

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 ...