11
Aug
I consider myself fairly frugal when it comes to travel. I've booked the 6 a.m. flight to save $50 and have flown basic economy more times than I'd care to admit.But after visiting 17 countries, there's one little luxury I can't go without when flying: checking a bag. Yes, the average airfare for a US roundtrip flight alone is upward of $360, and checking a bag both ways can be expensive — usually about $50 to $70 both ways. However, I believe a more comfortable travel experience is worth the splurge.Checking a bag makes my time in the airport less…