DALLAS, Texas -- Southwest Airlines is about to start hitting customers with higher fees to check in early for flights. The Dallas-based carrier charges a flat $15 for early bird check-in so travelers ...

The idea sounds simple and great. Pay a small fee to automatically check in for your Southwest flight in advance, avoid the 24-hour rush, and (probably) get a better boarding number. Plus, if your ...

With Memorial Day behind us, America’s summer travel season is now in full swing. While fliers should be aware of how to find great fares and the best apps to use when taking a vacation overseas, they ...