Checked-bag rules keep changing. Knowing what TSA flags now helps you pack safely, avoid inspections, and prevent delays.

GettyThe TSA banned a modern-day trip essential from checked luggage in a recent travel advisory—the latest of several new changes rolling out at airports across the US. Portable chargers and power ...

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Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines made a groundbreaking change as the airline ended its longstanding “bags fly free” ...

Pilfered luggage is a growing problem. Here’s how the experts keep their belongings safe when they check their bags at the airport — and how you can, too. Eamonn Turley lost his laptop charger and ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...