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 ...

Fare shock after exit: Spirit's May 2 closure removed 1.8 million seats, causing double- and triple-digit fare hikes on key routes, especially from Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Carry-on ...

Now that the low-cost U.S. carrier has ceased operations and will begin liquidating its assets, here's what passengers can expect.

Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden. By Shannon Sims In the ...

Major U.S. airlines recently raised their checked bag fees, citing higher operational costs. Airlines often increase fees during economic shocks, like rising oil prices, to generate more revenue ...

Checked bags are a big business for U.S. airlines, bringing in more than $7 billion in revenue last year, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The fees have brought more ...

Slammed by higher fuel prices that are unlikely to stabilize anytime soon, U.S. airlines have turned to their most budget-conscious customers to help pick up the tab. It’s the spring of airline fee ...