With checked bag rates rising, you might want to consider baggage fees at major US airlines before you book a ticket.

Checking a bag is something frequent flyers try mightily to avoid. It adds time, extra logistics, and cost to air travel. When little ones come along, however, packing light just isn't always possible ...

I was flying from Denver to Orlando on Frontier Airlines. I prepaid for my checked luggage. I only had one carry-on bag and a small personal item, both of which were within the size limits. But when I ...