Important ?New? Info for Air Travel!

[emcreative]

We just got this info today, I think it's new. I thought I'd share it just in case so hopefully no one gets caught unpreparted.

AIRLINES MAY CHARGE FOR CHECKING BAGGAGE, BASED ON NUMBER OF BAGS AND WEIGHT, PAYABLE AT AIRPORT CHECK-IN.

AirTran Airways, 1st bag $15, 2nd bag $25. Oversize bag, over 70lbs - $79. Airline contact 1-800-247-8726

Alaska Airline, 1st bag free, 2nd bag $25 one way. Oversize bag, over 50lbs - $50. Airline contact 1-800-252-7522

American Airlines, 1st bag $15, 2nd bag $25 one way. Oversize bag, over 70lbs - $100-$150. Airline contact 1-800-433-7300

Continental Airlines, 1st bag $15, 2nd bag $25 one way. Oversize bag, over 70lbs - $50. Airline contact 1-800-523-3273

Delta Airline, 1st bag $15, 2nd bag $25 one way. Oversize bag, over 50lbs - $90. Airline contact 1-800-221-1212

Frontier Airlines, 1st bag $15, 2nd bag $25 one way. Oversize bag, over 50lbs - $50-$75. Airline contact 1-800-432-1359

Sun Country Airlines, 1st bag $15, 2nd bag $25 one way. Oversize bag, over 50lbs - $60. Airline contact 1-800-359-6786

US Airways, 1st bag $15, 2nd bag $25 one way. Oversize bag, over 50lbs - $50. Airline contact 1-800-428-4322

United Airlines, 1st bag $15, 2nd bag $50 one way. Oversize bag, over 50lbs - $125. Airline contact 1-800-864-8331

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AIRLINE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION

 

[aTasteOfHeaven]

and they took away the tiny bags of pretzels too!

 

[Carriemel]

Alaska has just added a $15.00 first bag fee.
Delta (INTERNATIONAL ONLY) has added a $50.00 second bag fee.
US AIR - it's an extra $5.00 for airport bag check. If you do it online, that $5.00 fee is waived.

 

[tloveswdw]

Just for you to know, there is no charge on car seats, reasonable size strollers, and you may carry on a diaper bag for lap or seated children.

 

[thmar]

Southwest still has no extra fees for more than one bag.

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

Southwest still has no extra fees for more than one bag.

I believe on SW , you may have TWO bags free!

 

[reagan75]

So, you pay that fee going both directions?

 

[3BoysRDisneyFreaks]

So, you pay that fee going both directions?

Unfortunately yes.

 

[emcreative]

So, you pay that fee going both directions?

Yes except for AirTran, which is the TOTAL. (Thank goodness we're flying AirTran!)

 

[Avonlady1001]

I believe on SW , you may have TWO bags free!

That's right! That's ONE good thing about them!!

 

[61292cna]

Never fly anything but southwest, unless we need to go somewhere they don't. then it is as close as possible on sw & then another airline or maybe even the train or bus, depending on cost!

 

[bunnielly]

thanks for the info. I'll keep it in mind.

 

[PixiePlanner]

We're flying AirTran in June. FYI, the weight limit is 50lbs not 70. Overweight baggage fees: 51-70 lbs $39, 71-100 lbs $79.

I am worried about the weight on the return flight when I won't have my bathroom scale with me to check!

 

[bumbershoot]

OH, drat at Alaska! It says that it starts May 1 for travel starting July 1, so it doesn't change our upcoming flight with them, but in the future it does! AUGH.

 

[Momof4girls]

We almost always fly Southwest.
I wanted to mention, too, that they have updated the cattle call that used to be their boarding system.

Now, you check in online 24 hours before your flight and can print your boarding pass at home. The difference is, you get a letter AND a number. So, when it comes time to board, you get into an appropriate section within your boarding group. I think this will help a great deal with the chaos that can be pre-boarding and boarding.

And, yes - two free bags with a combined size of 62" (length + height + width) and up to 50 pounds each as well as a personal item to carry-on free.

Can't beat it.

 

[emmababy]

Yes except for AirTran, which is the TOTAL. (Thank goodness we're flying AirTran!)

I didn't know that! I just figured it was each way, that just saved us $45!

 

[all4fun]

This is a good site for looking up checked bag fees:

http://www.expedia.com/daily/flights/airline-fees.asp

There are also links to the airline websites there too.

 

[emma'smom]

I'm with you.....SW is ALWAYS are first choice. They are the only airline with some sense...and, interestingly enough, still not suffering horribly financially!

Never fly anything but southwest, unless we need to go somewhere they don't. then it is as close as possible on sw & then another airline or maybe even the train or bus, depending on cost!

 

[My2Qtz0205]

So for Southwest, those rules are "per person," correct--i.e. each person can check 2 bags free? So altogether, my family of four can check 8 bags, plus we can each carry on one bag? (not that I think that we'll need that many bags, but just in case! )

 

[Avonlady1001]

So for Southwest, those rules are "per person," correct--i.e. each person can check 2 bags free? So altogether, my family of four can check 8 bags, plus we can each carry on one bag? (not that I think that we'll need that many bags, but just in case! )

You got it!