SAN FRANCISCO — In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Air Lines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to ...

Delta now charges $30 for a first checked bag and $40 for a second checked bag. That's up $5 from the previous fees of $25 for a first checked bag and $35 for a second checked bag. United Airlines and ...

The most common checked luggage size limit is 62 linear inches, but this varies among airlines. Size limits won't usually be ...

Time to learn how to pack a little lighter — unless you're willing to fork over some extra cash to check a bag. Nearly all major U.S. carriers have recently announced price hikes for their baggage ...

Checking a bag is something frequent flyers try mightily to avoid. It adds time, extra logistics, and cost to air travel. When little ones come along, however ...