The checked luggage size limit is 62 linear inches (the sum of the length, width and depth of the bag) for most airlines. The most common weight limit for checked luggage is 50 pounds per bag. Checked ...

Trying to figure out if your suitcase is too big for the overhead bin, or too heavy for a checked bag? I’ve been there, too. Knowing how luggage is measured isn’t always straightforward, and airlines ...

Similar to checked bag size restrictions, carry-on luggage comes with its own set of rules, too. These restrictions include the dimensions of your carry-on bag and personal item, and in some cases, ...

Airlines and baggage fees go together like summer nights and mosquitoes; you wish one would show up without the other, but it ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. A higher checked bag fee? In this ...

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 ...

You arrive at the airport in plenty of time to check in. You reach the departure gate early. You board, walking down to your seat – and that’s when you discover the overhead lockers are already full.

American Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to raise checked baggage fees to cover rising fuel costs. Here's what you'll pay.