Several airlines help travelers reach smaller European cities more easily by offering combined air and rail tickets. Here's how these programs work — and if they're worth it.

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Check with your airline first to be sure. If your flights are booked on separate tickets (for example, a Delta flight followed by a United flight, where you would check in separately for each ...

Southwest Airlines will start charging for checked bags on May 28. See how fees compare to other airlines and who still qualifies for free bags.