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.

Major U.S. airlines have started charging at least $5 more for checked bags since the beginning of 2024. This increase was to help offset rising costs and also help generate more revenue. Consequently ...