American Airlines will now charge an extra $5 to check your second bag at the airport.

American seemed to frame its decision to hike second-bag fees for customers who pay at the airport as a way to nudge more travelers to book their luggage ahead of time, which can help reduce check-in ...

New data shows travelers are increasingly checking bags as fees feel normal, airline cards waive costs, and packing light loses its appeal.

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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 ...

Major U.S. airlines have started charging at least $5 more for checked bags since the beginning of 2024. This increase was to help offset rising costs and also help generate more revenue. Consequently ...

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport hasn't had year-round early bag check service for nine years. Now, it's back in time for spring ...

If you’ve ever taken a flight, you know how stressful dealing with luggage can be. Maybe you don’t want to pay for a checked bag, so you just bring one on your back. It's a good idea. But then you ...

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) joins the remote bag check club with the introduction of Early Bag Check.

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, ...