Airline Southwest recently ditched the cherished perk of free checked luggage, causing uproar among its customers. The policy was seen as a key differentiator between the Dallas-based airline and its ...

I know plenty of us say we love to travel, but are there any travelers out there who don’t get at least a little frustrated dealing with airports and planes? That especially applies to handling ...

For years, some of the biggest airline companies in the U.S. have been increasingly relying on ancillary fees—like advanced seat assignments and carry-on bag costs—to meet their bottom lines. Now, ...

The FAA requires airlines to create their own carry-on rules, which is why most carriers have a similar one-plus-one policy. Carry-on limits exist for safety reasons, as unsecured items can become ...

— -- When my friend Mike, a financial analyst based in Newton, Mass., opened the overhead bin during a British Airways flight from Boston to London several years ago, he got a nasty surprise. No ...

Some passengers will celebrate the change, while others might find it inconvenient. Carry-on bags have long been a source of stress for airline passengers. Many people don’t want to check a bag, so ...

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In late May, European Union officials gave budget air travelers a reason to celebrate. The bloc’s largest consumer organization announced it would investigate onerous carry-on bag fees popular with ...