Last updated: [11 Aug 2026]
At Baggage Policies, transparency isn’t optional — it’s part of how we build trust with the travelers who rely on our research. This page explains exactly how we make money, which partners we work with, and how those relationships do (and don’t) influence what we publish.
Who we are
Baggage Policies is an independent editorial site covering airline baggage rules, flight disruption rights, and traveler policies across 76+ airlines worldwide. Our research is led by Muhammad Naeem, a travel researcher with 5+ years of experience analyzing airline rules and global travel regulations. Every article on this site is reviewed and signed by a real person, no AI content mills, no ghost-written product pushes.
You can learn more about our editorial process on our About page and reach us anytime at [info@baggagepolicies.com].
How we make money
Baggage Policies is a reader-supported publication. We fund our ongoing research through three revenue streams:
- Display advertising — Ads shown on our pages via our advertising network partner.
- Affiliate partnerships — When readers click certain links on our site and complete a purchase, booking, or signup, we may receive a commission from the partner company at no additional cost to the reader.
- Sponsored content (when applicable) — Any sponsored article is clearly labeled as such at the top of the piece.
This page covers our affiliate partnerships specifically.
What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a specially tagged URL that lets a partner company track whether a customer arrived via our site. When you click one of our affiliate links and complete a qualifying action — such as booking a shipment, purchasing a product, or signing up for a service — the partner pays us a small referral fee.
Important facts to know:
- You never pay more because you used an affiliate link. The price is identical whether you visit the partner directly or through our site.
- Affiliate cookies typically last 24 hours to 90 days depending on the partner.
- You can opt out at any time by clearing your browser cookies or browsing in private mode.
Our current affiliate partners
We only work with a small number of vetted partners whose services genuinely help travelers solve real problems. Our current affiliate relationships include:
AirHelp — Flight compensation claim service. We recommend AirHelp for readers whose flights have been cancelled, delayed, or overbooked and who want professional help claiming EU261, UK261, DOT, or Canada APPR compensation without navigating airline paperwork themselves. AirHelp operates on a no-win, no-fee basis.
LugLess — US-based door-to-door luggage shipping service. We recommend LugLess for US domestic travelers looking to avoid airline checked bag fees, ship oversized sports equipment, or move luggage between destinations without carrying it through airports.
SendMyBag — International luggage shipping service. We recommend SendMyBag for international travelers, students moving abroad, and anyone shipping bags across borders to over 200 countries.
Amazon Associates — For specific travel gear recommendations (TSA-approved locks, portable luggage scales, packing cubes, and similar items). As an Amazon Associate, Baggage Policies earns from qualifying purchases.
We may add or remove partners over time as we evaluate whether they continue to meet our editorial standards. This page will be updated whenever our partner list changes.
How we choose partners (our editorial standards)
Before we recommend any affiliate partner, we evaluate them against five criteria:
- Genuine utility — Does this service solve a real problem our readers face?
- Transparent pricing — Are the costs clear upfront, with no hidden fees or bait-and-switch tactics?
- Consumer reputation — What do independent customer reviews (Trustpilot, BBB, consumer forums) say about the service?
- Traveler safety — Does the partner protect readers’ data, refund fairly, and honor commitments?
- Fit with our niche — Is the service directly relevant to baggage, flight disruption, or travel logistics — the topics we cover?
Partners who don’t meet these criteria don’t get affiliate placements on our site, regardless of how high the commission rate is.
Editorial independence — what commissions do NOT affect
This is the most important part of this page.
Commission rates do not influence which services we recommend. When we compare two services solving the same problem, we recommend the better one for the reader — even when it pays us less.
Our airline baggage policy content is not affected by any airline partnership. We do not have affiliate relationships with airlines directly. Our reviews of airline baggage rules, fees, and policies are based on the airlines’ own published information, our research, and reader-submitted experiences.
We do not accept payment to write positive reviews. If a company approaches us offering money for a favorable article, we decline. Any sponsored content that does appear on our site is clearly labeled at the top of the article.
We disclose affiliate relationships on every article that contains affiliate links. You’ll see a disclosure at the top of each such article, above the first affiliate link. This is a legal requirement under the US FTC’s endorsement guidelines and it’s also just the right thing to do.
What we recommend, and why
Our recommendations flow from our expertise, not from our affiliate agreements. When we suggest AirHelp for a compensation claim, LugLess for shipping a checked bag, SendMyBag for an international move, or a specific piece of luggage on Amazon — those recommendations exist because we believe they’re the right fit for the reader’s problem.
We also tell you when a partner isn’t the right fit. If DIY-ing your EU261 claim is more cost-effective than using AirHelp for your specific case, we’ll say so. If shipping your bag costs more than paying the airline fee, we’ll tell you to just pay the fee. Honest recommendations convert better than sales pitches — and they’re the only kind we’re willing to publish.
Your rights and choices
You always have the right to:
- Skip our affiliate links entirely and visit the partner directly. Our content works either way.
- Compare our recommendations against other independent reviews before making a decision.
- Contact us if you feel a recommendation doesn’t fit your situation — we read every message.
- Opt out of affiliate tracking by clearing your cookies, using private browsing, or enabling browser-level tracking protection.
Amazon Associates required disclosure
Baggage Policies is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, Baggage Policies earns from qualifying purchases.
Questions?
If you have any questions about how our affiliate relationships work, want to know more about a specific partner recommendation, or spot something on our site that seems inconsistent with the standards described here, please contact us at [your contact email]. Reader feedback is how we improve.
This affiliate disclosure page is reviewed and updated at least twice per year, or whenever our partner list changes. Baggage Policies is committed to transparency in every aspect of our business.