But American Airlines, among others, might be the next to shake things up. In 2025 the airline has been rumored to be making plans to implement a revised baggage policy that could redefine what ...

Nearly every airline charges for checked luggage, but figuring out exactly how much you have to pay is tricky. For example, some airlines may include a complimentary checked bag for a long-haul ...

Here's what some of Southwest's competitors charge for checked bags: American Airlines baggage fees: For domestic travel, American Airlines charges $40 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second ...

Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on May 28, 2025, joining other major U.S. carriers in increasing baggage fees.

Below are the current checked baggage fees for each major US airline in 2025. Alaska Airlines: First checked bag $35; second checked bag $45 American Airlines: First checked bag $35-$40 ...

For the three biggest U.S. carriers—American Airlines, Delta, and United—checked baggage fees typically range between $35 and $40 for the first bag and $45 to $50 for the second, according to ...