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These are a few of the things Condé Nast Traveler editors considered when sifting through the seemingly endless carry-on bags ...

Southwest Airlines' checked baggage fees will begin on May 28, 2025—here's what each US airline is charging fliers right now.

But American Airlines ... turning away bags that barely exceed the limits. Travelers report that gate-side confrontations over luggage have become almost as common as long TSA lines.

Still, a recent Air Travel Consumer Report shows that American Airlines mishandles about 40,000 bags a month (out of 8.6 million), so it's not a bad idea to slip an AirTag into your luggage for a ...

Here's what some of Southwest's competitors charge for checked bags: American Airlines baggage fees: For domestic travel, American Airlines charges $40 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second ...

But American Airlines ... turning away bags that barely exceed the limits. Travelers report that gate-side confrontations over luggage have become almost as common as long TSA lines.