United Airlines, which is following the lead of JetBlue Airways, said travelers will be able to avoid the increase if they prepay for bags in advance.
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Southwest Airlines urges passengers to report ‘any unwelcome behavior’ during flight
The addition to Southwest Airline’s pre-flight safety briefing comes amid high-profile claims of sexual assault on airlines.
Will your flight be on time? US airlines ranked
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report says a flight is on time if it arrives within 14 minutes of schedule.
Southwest loophole: Savvy travelers profited from airline’s repeated 737 Max flight changes
Southwest has had a more liberal flight change policy than competitors, enabling savvy travelers to benefit even if they weren’t on a Max.
American joins United, Southwest in pushing Boeing 737 Max return until late summer
The airlines, which had the grounded plane scheduled to return in early June, have each pushed back the return to August and September.
Southwest canceling nearly 400 daily summer flights due to 737 Max: What travelers need to know
Southwest Airlines has pushed back the plane’s return from early June to early August, a move that will affect more than 300 daily flights.
American Airlines to offer new flights to India from an unlikely place: Seattle
American Airlines’ new nonstop flights to London and India are part of an expanded partnership with Alaska Airlines.
Free food, drinks and an air of exclusivity: How to get into VIP airport lounges
Travelers can get the VIP treatment at airport lounges without being a big-spending frequent flyer or having a pricey credit card or membership.
United joins American, Delta in suspending China flights until late April
United, which was scheduled to resume flights to China in late March and Hong Kong in late February, now says it won’t fly there until at least April.
‘Diversion, distraction and power’: Audit blasts Southwest’s safety culture, FAA oversight
Southwest says it “adamantly disagrees” with the picture the audit paints of the airline’s safety culture.