Airline | First checked bag | Second checked bag | Additional bags | Overweight bags | Oversized bags |
Airtran | $0 $15 ($20 effective Sept 1 2010) | $10 paid online, $20 at airport $25 | $50 | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $29 $39 71 to 99 lbs: $69 $79 | 62-70 total linear inches: $29 $39; 71-80 inches $69 $79 |
Alaska | $15; $20 | $0 $20 | 3rd, $20; 4th or more $50 each | 51-100 lbs: $50 | 63-80 inches: $50; 81-115 inches: $75 |
Allegiant | At flight check in, $35; gate checked bag: $35; purchased online: $14.99-$29.99 | At flight check in, $35; gate checked bag: $35; purchased online: $14.99-$29.99 | "Subject to additional fees" | "Subject to additional fees" | "Subject to additional fees" |
American | $25 ($15 $25 to/from Canada; free for travel to/from US to Caribbean, Europe and India) | $35 ($30 $35 to/from Canada; $30 to/from Caribbean; $50 $60 for travel to/from US and Europe and India) | Bags 3-5: $100; 6th or more: $200 $150 | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $50 $60; 71-100 lbs: $100 (bags over 70lbs not accepted on some international routes) | 63 inches and over: $150 (to/from UK max size is 80 linear inches) |
Continental | $23 ($2 more if not paid online) | $32 ($3 more if not paid online) $30 to/from Mexico, South America (exc. Brazil), $50 to/from Europe and India | 3 or more bags each: $100 to/from US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgins; $150 to/from Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America; $200 other routes. | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $50 $100 to/from US, Canada and Puerto Rico; $200 other routes; Over 70 lbs not accepted. | 63 inches and over: $100 $200 |
Delta | $23 ($2 more if not paid online) | $32 ($3 more if not paid online) $50 for European travel | For travel within the US and Canada: Third bag: $125; Bags 4 to 10 $200 each; For travel to/from Europe: no charge for first or second; $200 for 3-10 extra bags see Delta additional, overweight and oversized fees | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $90 ($150 for travel outside US; bags over 70 lbs not allowed on some international routes) | 63-80 total linear inches: $150 $175 |
Frontier | $0 $15 $20 | $25 $30 $20 | $50 | 51-100 lbs: $75 | 63-80 inches: $75 |
JetBlue | $0 | $20 $30 $35 | $75 | 51-70 lbs: $50; 71-99 lbs: $100 | 63-80 inches: $75 |
Spirit | Note: if you change planes, you may be charged for each leg for all these fees. Checked bags: $28 paid online ($38 if paid at airport); $5 international. Carry on bag $30 online, $40-45 at airport; $20 for $9 Club members (one "personal item" free) | $35 online or $45 at airport; $5 more for international | Bags 3-5: $95 at airport; $85 online; $5 for international flights. | 41-50 lbs $25; 51-70 lbs $50; 71 to 99 lbs: $100 | 62-79 inches: $100; 80 inches and over: $150 |
Southwest | $0 | $0 | 3-9: $50; 10 and more: $110 | 51 -100 lbs: $50 | 62-80 inches: $50 |
United | $25 ($2 discount if paid online) | $35 ($3 discount if paid online); to/from US and Canada or South/Central America $30 (effective Mar 9 2011) | Within and between US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgins: $100 (effective Mar 9, 2011); 5th or more: $250 | Within and between US, Canada, Puerto Rico and US Virgins: 51-70 lbs $100 each; 71-99.9 lbs $200 each; other routes: $400 | Within and between US, Canada, Puerto Rico and US Virgins: more than 62 linear inches: $100; Other routes: $200 |
US Airways | $25 at airport, $23 online | $35 at airport, $32 online, $50, online, to Europe ($55 at airport) | Bags 3-9: $125 | 51-70 lbs (23-32kgs): $70 $90 71 to 99 lbs: $120 $175 | 62-80 total linear inches: $100 $175 |
USA 3000 | $15 if bought online, $25 otherwise | $25 | Extra bags "subject to availability" | Over 50 lbs $25 extra; Over 70 lbs. Not accepted | |
Virgin America | $25 (up to 70 pounds) | $25 (up to 50 lbs) | Bags 3-10 $25 | 51-70 lbs $50; 71-100 lbs $100 | $50 (63-80 linear inches) |
4.03.2011
Think your airline ticket was a good deal?
You may get a good ticket price, but don't forget to factor in the hidden costs, like checked baggage fee's. Here is a good posting from AirFareWatchDog.com:
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