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Airlines ARE charging MORE for extras

May 6th, 2008

Yes, the sad news is airlines are charging more for extras that used to be included in the airline fare. Be on the look out for fees for checking a second bag. Several of the airlines are charging for this second bag including golf clubs. Currently, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United, and US Airways charge for a second bag. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada will add charging for a second bag beginning sometime this month or within the next few months. U.S. Airways is charing more for “choice seats.” Jet Blue and United are charging more for seats with extra leg room. Delta Airlines is charging more for baggage that goes over the weight and size limit. They will charge you for the extra bag, the over the size limit and the overweight bag. They will actually add three separate surcharges. American Airlines will charge you $3.00 for a snack of potato chips, or a chocolate chip cookie. Frontier Airlines has the same $3.00 snack fee. U.S. Airways announced that they will charge you for a new ticket if you miss your flight. You no longer can just wait to fly standby. U. S Air will also charge for a “choice seat” which is a window or aisle seat in the first few rows in coach. These seats do not give you any extra room, they are just closer to the exit. Almost every airline has a weight restriction. Some have a weight restriction on carry on bags as well. If you want to avoid the surcharges, be sure to check with your airline. Each one seems to have different regulations. What may be free, or a small fee, can be quite expensive on another airline. The regulations change, so even if you were on that airline several months ago, you might want to check prior to your next flight. Keep in mind that many of the luggage companies have 27″ sized Pullmans. These give you a little extra room, and usually keep within the fifty pound maximum weight limit. Prolite, Swiss Army Werks and Mosaic Travel Gear are three of the more popular brands featuring this size. And, good news is there’s still lots of wonderful places to visit! Just be practical, and realize that we are all being affected by higher fuel prices.

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