The checked bag wins the debate for stress-free, relaxed travel. Maybe on your next trip you'll change your mind, too. The ...

For example, some airlines may include a complimentary checked bag for a long-haul flight (such as a trans-Pacific route), while a checked bag on a domestic flight or a short-distance ...

Checking your bag involves a significant amount of human effort: The average checked bag flown with Delta Air Lines is guided by nine people, including ticket agents and a handful of baggage handlers.

These changes will include an adjustment to its checked bag policy, which allows all passengers to check two bags for free. Southwest has not yet announced how much travelers will be charged ...