I took two basic economy flights with United Airlines and Delta. The latter was ultimately cheaper, more comfortable, and had ...

Use Delta's baggage calculator to figure ... particularly if you're traveling on the basic economy fare. Higher fare classes can included checked bags for free. Fees can vary if your flight ...

No one likes getting nickle and dimed when they fly, but airlines will charge what passengers are willing to pay, seat ...

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

A few days later, I took a $175 basic economy flight with Delta from Salt Lake City to NYC. Both flights were 4 ½ hours, but they felt like different classes. As a traveler on a budget ...