Traveling Light: How to Pack a Personal Item

As more airlines charge for traditional carry-on bags, those who don’t want to pay need to fit everything into a tote, small duffel bag, daypack or roomy purse. Here’s how.

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Southwest’s C.E.O. on Why Now Is the Time for Bag Fees and Assigned Seats

Bob Jordan recently introduced major changes to the way the low-cost airline works, which caused a stir among loyal fliers and left them wondering what sets it apart from competitors.

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Man Who Kicked Customs Dog Is Turned Away at D.C. Airport, U.S. Says

The man, who was traveling on a tourist visa, kicked the dog, a beagle named Freddie who had detected food in his luggage, so hard that he was lifted off the ground, court records say.

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An Airline Lost My Mom’s Wheelchair and Won’t Pay Up. Help!

Workers said the transport chair was sent to baggage claim. An AirTag later showed it miles away. Who’s at fault when checked items vanish from the carousel?

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Southwest Airlines Sets Baggage Fees

Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most passengers will start paying $35 for their first bag.

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A Packing List of Apps to Download Before You Travel

Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.

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A Budget Traveler Tries Out Luggage-Shipping Services

The convenience of shipping comes with a cost. But under some circumstances, it may be worth it — and there may even be some savings if you factor in other elements.

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Stuck for Hours on a Parked Plane? Here Are Your Rights.

Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers depends on the length of the holdup and what country they’re in.

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What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?

Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.

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Southwest Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy

Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.

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