A United Airlines round-trip ticket from Denver to Dallas in late March is advertised for $91. But checking one bag at the airport both ways will cost an extra $80 — nearly as much as the flight.

Airlines still have baggage problems, but tracking and communication are improving. There’s good news for travelers. Even if the numbers of delayed or lost bags aren’t declining, the way airlines help ...

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