As an avgeek and frequent traveler, I usually have a pretty good sense of when my carry-on bag isn’t going to make it with me onto my flight. I can often tell just by knowing what kind of plane I’m ...

Plan ahead before you head to the airport. Delta Airlines updated its policy on checked baggage. Now, bags on domestic flights must be checked 45 minutes before the passenger’s scheduled departure ...

Southwest Airlines has put a price tag on checking bags, a coveted free perk that is about to disappear as part of substantial changes the carrier is making to its service.For flights booked on May 28 ...

I still remember the day I was flying solo with a toddler and an infant—right as the baby unleashed an epic diaper blowout at 30,000 feet. Somewhere over Kansas, I found myself fashioning a makeshift ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Airline fees can quickly add up, especially if you need to check bags. Sometimes packing light isn’t an option, and how much you end up paying to check a bag can depend on ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The end of the era, no more free checked bags. Southwest is now charging for checked bags. The airline now charges $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag.

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Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. As an avgeek and frequent traveler ...

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...