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Hotels are expected to add and even raise existing fees charged to customers in an effort to make more money, much like the airlines.

American, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Air say they will not impose fees for carry-on bags, after Spirit Airlines announced its plan to charge up to $45 for some bags.

After most airlines imposed fees to check luggage, travelers are doing it less, but carrying on more items.

As airlines continue to raise fees for checked luggage, more travelers are coming up with creative ways to dodge them.

Full-fare carriers count on checked-bag charges as a source of revenue, and the Internal Revenue Service’s decision protects that growing revenue stream.

Packing for a winter trip is not easy, especially for the uninitiated, but with the right plan it can be less hectic.

American Airlines raised fees for checked bags on Monday, as the full-fare airline joined its rivals in finding a way to further increase revenue.

Two people suspected of stealing up to 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix’s airport have been arrested.

A singer, whose career was boosted by his music video on YouTube about baggage handlers at United breaking his guitar, had his luggage temporarily lost by the airline on a trip to speak to executives about customer service.

Trying to raise extra money, carriers are charging for booking seats in advance, flying during some holiday periods and even for checking bags at the airport.