Airlines are raising checked bag fees, but you have options to avoid the cost — like a co-branded airline credit card.

With United, for instance, you will pay $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second, said the Times. Meanwhile, for ...

As of Wednesday, April 9, Southwest Airlines' policy for checked baggage fees has increased. It's not the only policy Southwest Airlines has changed this year.

As one of the largest airlines in the U.S., Delta is happy to fly you—and your stuff—nearly anywhere. But it comes at a cost.

JetBlue raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9, citing rising fuel costs. So, why not just raise ticket prices? There's a tax loophole for that.

If you’ve booked a flight recently and felt sticker shock at the checkout page, you’re not alone. In late March 2026, JetBlue Airways became the first major U.S. carrier to raise its checked baggage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike most airlines, Southwest Airlines famously lets you check baggage for free. Southwest allows passengers to check up to two ...

Months after ditching its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage.The airline will begin charging for the first and second checked bag ...

American Airlines has joined other major U.S. carriers in raising its checked baggage fees. The first checked bag now costs $50 and the second costs $60 on most North American flights. Passengers ...

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Southwest Airlines is increasing its checked bag fees by $10 for mainland U.S. flights. The new fees are $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second. Passengers can avoid the fees by booking ...