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What’s the Largest Size for Checked Luggage – 29 or 32 Inches?

A lot of manufacturers advertise their 28-32 inch suitcases as checked luggage. However, technically, that's false advertising. The truth is that a large portion of 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32-inch ...
Travel + Leisure

Luggage Handlers Share the 11 Most Common Checked Baggage Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them, From $6

For many travelers, checking luggage is non-negotiable. Checking a bag can make a trip easier in some ways: It frees up your hands, and rather than lugging your belongings in and out of the plane ...
USA Today

How to know and what to do if you have to gate check your bag on a flight

Gate-checking luggage is primarily due to limited overhead bin space or smaller aircraft. Passengers should be aware of aircraft type and boarding position to anticipate potential gate-checking. Treat ...
The New York Times

Baggage Fees Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Use a Credit Card to Get Around Them.

We asked travel and credit card experts how to maximize value and save money when it comes to pesky luggage add-ons. Here’s what you need to know. By Nia Decaille Southwest Airlines was the last big ...
AZ Central

Here's how much Southwest is charging for checked bags and how you can avoid paying

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked on or after May 28, 2025. The fee is $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second. Business Select fare passengers, ...
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How to know and what to do if you have to gate check your bag on a flight

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. As an avgeek and frequent traveler ...