Early in the boarding process, gate agents will ask for volunteers to relinquish their bags. If not enough people respond, the staff will resort to a mandatory gate checks. If you must gate-check your ...

They told her to check the bag — she checked them instead. A fierce flyer is going viral for muscling her suitcase into a ...

The budget airline recently announced that they were changing some of their rules for passengers, from getting rid of ...

Carry-On Vs. Checked Bag: Overview Carry-on bags have a smaller and more efficient size that can fit in the plane’s overhead compartment.

Previously, a passenger's first checked bag on domestic flights cost $30. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has raised that fee to $35 when purchased online, or $40 when purchased at the airport.

Wondering why your carry-on got gate checked or how to avoid it? What airline pros say about overhead bin space, boarding order, and smart packing.

The policy will begin tomorrow, when some passengers may be subject to a checked bag fee when booking a flight on the discount carrier. Weight and size limits for bags will apply.

Our panel of editors evaluated a variety of selections across different size options, price points and more. Ahead, read their top picks for the best checked luggage to travel with in 2025, as ...