WestJet hikes checked bag fee for 2nd time in 2 years. Will Air Canada be next?

WestJet has quietly hiked its first checked bag fee by $5 for ultra-basic and economy fares. It's the airline's second price ...
Detroit Free Press

Spirit Airlines offers free checked bags. What you need to get the deal

Spirit Airline flyers may be eligible for the company's new checked bag benefit this fall, as long as they have the right credit card. On Sept. 23, Spirit Airlines announced it's offering two free ...

American Airlines announces bag policy change intended to speed up boarding

American Airlines has announced a change to its carry-on baggage rules in an effort to simplify the boarding experience.
FOX 5 Atlanta

American Airlines ditches bag sizers at airport boarding gates

American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their ...
Islands on MSN

United Airlines' New Checked Luggage Policy Could Be A Big Improvement For Travelers

United AIrlines is testing a new way to streamline international connections, and it could finally make checked bags less of a headache for flyers.
Aviation Week

U.S. Trials Allowing International Passengers To Bypass Bag Re-Check

Passengers traveling on United Airlines flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are being allowed to bypass re-checking baggage before connecting to another ...
Gainesville

2 free checked bags offered on Spirit flights, with a catch. Here's how

Spirit Airlines now offers two free checked bags for its Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard holders. The new perk is part of an effort to enhance its loyalty program amid financial struggles. The ...