Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you on team “carry-on only” or team “check a bag” when you fly? For a long time, travel writers and influencers went all-in on ...

Following Transportation Security Administration rules is important not only to get to your plane on time but also to keep others safe. TSA recently got rid of the shoes-off rule, but it still ...

Given how most of us have a range of electronics we use daily, it's important to know how to travel with them safely. Correctly packing your electronics before flying can help ease your check-in and ...

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Southwest Airlines has been an industry disruptor since its formal incorporation in 1967. The low-cost carrier brought innovations such as open seating, free baggage and a famously sunny attitude to ...

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, ...

Southwest was one of the last airline holdouts to offer not just one, but two free checked bags to its customers. In fact, it’s likely that many people considered it one of the key reasons they flew ...

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

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated how luggage carrying banned items would be handled. They will not be confiscated. Following Transportation Security ...

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. Are you on team “carry-on only” or ...