Skiing in new places is one of the coolest ways to travel, but it doesn't come without its own hassles. For one, traveling with skis means checking a bag basically 100% of the time. Luckily, most ...

Checked-bag rules keep changing. Knowing what TSA flags now helps you pack safely, avoid inspections, and prevent delays.

CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines said Friday that it is raising its fees for checking bags, following a similar move earlier this week by American Airlines. Starting with tickets booked Saturday, ...

Checking a bag is an exercise in trust. The hope? That you will be reunited painlessly with your possessions after many labor-intensive steps involving heavy machinery and numerous workers, often ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer Travel Week, a weeklong focus on how to travel smarter and save money during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. You have a handful of ...

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, ...

Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines made a groundbreaking change as the airline ended its longstanding "bags fly free" ...

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