TIPS TO PACK FOR A TRIP

Know your airline’s baggage-fee policy. Figuring out the airlines’ baffling baggage-fee policies is key to any budget-minded packing strategy.

While most airlines permit travelers to check at least one bag on international flights, the majority of U.S. carriers charge big bucks for bags checked on domestic flights.

Avoid baggage fees with these packing tips.

Before you begin packing, take a peek at your airline's website and read it"s baggage policy. This is something you might even want to do prior to buying your plane ticket, especially if you're set on bringing a checked bag or two.

Consider flying on Southwest which permits two free checked bags on domestic flights.