From hand luggage restrictions to security features, here’s everything you need to know to find the best suitcases and cabin ...

Gone are the days when all or most economy airline tickets would automatically include a free checked bag: Nowadays, you’ll generally have to pay extra for that convenience. Unfortunately, figuring ...

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 ...

In 2008, American Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to charge for checked bags, introducing a $15 fee as part of a cost-cutting measure. Since then, other airlines have adopted similar fees ...

European Union lawmakers have voted to adopt a proposal that will allow air passengers to bring a personal item into the cabin and a piece of hand luggage of up to seven kilogrammes free of charge.

Virgin’s current and long-standing economy cabin bag allowance permits an option of “two small pieces” or “one standard piece ...

The low-cost carrier is slugging it out with Madrid over extra charges that are key to the discount carrier’s business model.