New data shows travelers are increasingly checking bags as fees feel normal, airline cards waive costs, and packing light loses its appeal.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport hasn't had year-round early bag check service for nine years. Now, it's back in time for spring ...

A new service at Phoenix Sky Harbor is cutting out the ticket counter wait, letting some travelers check bags in at the ...

Six airlines will start offering a new way for customers to check their bags early at Phoenix Sky Harbor International ...

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) joins the remote bag check club with the introduction of Early Bag Check.

Last year, Southwest Airlines made the surprising decision to begin charging customers for checked baggage, ending its longstanding "bags fly free" policy. Now, several months after ending free bags, ...

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Major U.S. airlines have started charging at least $5 more for checked bags since the beginning of 2024. This increase was to help offset rising costs and also help generate more revenue. Consequently ...

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, ...

Whether you check a bag or fly with a carry-on affects your travel costs and wait times at the airport. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to ...