Airlines are raising checked bag fees, but you have options to avoid the cost — like a co-branded airline credit card.

As of Wednesday, April 9, Southwest Airlines' policy for checked baggage fees has increased. It's not the only policy Southwest Airlines has changed this year.

With United, for instance, you will pay $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second, said the Times. Meanwhile, for ...

Southwest Airlines is increasing its checked bag fees by $10 for mainland U.S. flights. The new fees are $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second. Passengers can avoid the fees by booking ...

American Airlines has joined other major U.S. carriers in raising its checked baggage fees. The first checked bag now costs $50 and the second costs $60 on most North American flights. Passengers ...

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JetBlue, American and Delta are among major airlines who have recently raised their checked baggage fees Megan Varner/Getty Major airlines, including JetBlue, American and Delta, are raising checked ...

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