Just thought I'd share - Airlines & 2nd bag check fees -
just thought i'd share for those traveling so your not shocked when you go to check in the extra bag!
The following airlines currently charge an extra fee each time bags are checked in with that airline. For passengers whose tickets are sold as a codeshare flight, operating and/or marketing carrier fees may apply.
Please note: These fees are not included in your total trip cost when purchasing tickets on our site. They are collected by the airline.
AirTran Airways charges an additional $10 fee each time a second bag is checked. The
fee is for travel on or after May 15, 2008.
American Airlines charges an addtional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked. The fee is for travel on or after May 12, 2008 (for refundable and non-refundable economy tickets within the United States, to and from Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
Continental Airlines charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked for Domestic travel. The fee is for travel on or after May 5, 2008.
Delta Air Lines charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked for Domestic travel. The fee is for travel on or after May 1, 2008.
JetBlue Airways charges an additional $20 fee each time a second bag is checked. The fee is for travel on or after June 1, 2008.
Northwest Airlines charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked (also applicable to Northwest Airlink customers flying on Mesaba, Pinnacle or Compass Airlines.) The fee is for travel on or after May 5, 2008, for economy tickets within North America.
Spirit Airlines charges an additional fee each time a bag is checked, starting at $20 per bag.
United Airlines charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked. The fee is for travel on or after May 5, 2008 (for refundable and non-refundable economy tickets within the United States and to/from Canada, San Juan and St. Thomas)
US Airways charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked. The fee is for travel on or after May 5, 2008, for economy tickets within the U.S. and to/from Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe)
The airlines' Web sites contain detailed information regarding their baggage policies.
The following airlines currently charge an extra fee each time bags are checked in with that airline. For passengers whose tickets are sold as a codeshare flight, operating and/or marketing carrier fees may apply.
Please note: These fees are not included in your total trip cost when purchasing tickets on our site. They are collected by the airline.
AirTran Airways charges an additional $10 fee each time a second bag is checked. The
fee is for travel on or after May 15, 2008.
American Airlines charges an addtional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked. The fee is for travel on or after May 12, 2008 (for refundable and non-refundable economy tickets within the United States, to and from Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
Continental Airlines charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked for Domestic travel. The fee is for travel on or after May 5, 2008.
Delta Air Lines charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked for Domestic travel. The fee is for travel on or after May 1, 2008.
JetBlue Airways charges an additional $20 fee each time a second bag is checked. The fee is for travel on or after June 1, 2008.
Northwest Airlines charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked (also applicable to Northwest Airlink customers flying on Mesaba, Pinnacle or Compass Airlines.) The fee is for travel on or after May 5, 2008, for economy tickets within North America.
Spirit Airlines charges an additional fee each time a bag is checked, starting at $20 per bag.
United Airlines charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked. The fee is for travel on or after May 5, 2008 (for refundable and non-refundable economy tickets within the United States and to/from Canada, San Juan and St. Thomas)
US Airways charges an additional $25 fee each time a second bag is checked. The fee is for travel on or after May 5, 2008, for economy tickets within the U.S. and to/from Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe)
The airlines' Web sites contain detailed information regarding their baggage policies.
