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United Lets You Pre-Pay Your Baggage Fees
United has just announced a program where you can pay $250 to have their normal checked baggage fees waived for a year. The plan covers 2 bags per passenger, up to 8 passengers "traveling under the same confirmation number." Current fees are $20 for the first bag and $30 for the second, so if you travel solo a lot and always carry two bags you'll have to make six trips before you enjoy any savings. On the other hand, if you've got a big family trip planned in the next year, this may be a way to shave a little off the fee gouging. But only if you're stuck with United; BestFares.com notes that "SouthWest offers 2 free bags for free and JetBlue offers the 1st bag free."
"Premier Baggage" [United via Best Fares]
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American Airlines Raises Baggage Fees For Flights Abroad
If you thought you could escape American Airlines' increased domestic baggage fees by only flying abroad, think again: AA is raising checked bag fees for some international flights to Europe and India. More » -
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US Airways Raising Bag Fees By $5 On Most Flights
Providing that you check your bags online at least one hour before your flight, US Airways says it will begin charging $20, instead of $15, for the first checked bag and $30, instead of $25, for the second. Those who choose to check bags at the airport can expect $25 for the first and $35 for the second, an increase of $5 per bag. More » -
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American Airlines Raises Baggage Fees
Despite lowered fuel prices, American Airlines just can't seem to figure out how to make money. That's too bad for you — because you'll be paying higher bag fees. More » -
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Delta: Not Receiving Any Additional Goods Or Services From Us Is "Free!"
Here's a little something that sums up the state of air travel in our nation. Reader Drew was checking in to his Delta flight yesterday when he noticed that not checking any bags was described as "free." More » -
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United, US Airways Bill Higher Baggage Fee As A Way To Save. Huh?
United and US Airways will soon charge an extra $5 to check bags at the airport, charging $20 for the first bag and $30 for the second. Since it will still cost $15 and $25 respectively to pay for checked bags online, United thinks they can herald the chance to "prepay & save!," while US Airways boasts that they now have a "lower fee online!" More » -
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Here's What The Airlines Are Charging For Luggage
Daniel at dansdeals.com has put together a chart of baggage fees for 22 US and Canadian airlines. Spirit takes the prize for most expensive, but there are a dozen contenders for second place. The best: Southwest, Air Canada, Porter and WestJet. If you travel with lots of luggage, you may want to bookmark this page for future reference the next time you're purchasing tickets.
"Updated Airline Checked Baggage Fees Roundup…" [DansDeals]
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United Airlines Is Apparently Crappy At Buying Fuel
United Airlines is just super crappy at fuel hedging, says Wired. Now that oil is trading at less then $100 a barrel, it turns out that United is paying more than that — and more than other airlines: More » -
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Oil Prices Down But Airline Fees Remain
Airlines have added all sorts of fees to compensate for their increased oil costs recently. Now that oil has dropped, the fees are gone, right? Nope. Now that we're all acclimated to a la carte pricing, which airlines have lusted to implement for ages, don't expect it to be going away anytime soon. $2 fee to have the window open, $4 to have it shut.
Oil Is Cheaper, But Airline Fees Are Here to Stay [WSJ via Consumer World Blog] (Photo: Maulleigh)
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United: Did We Say $25 For The Second Bag? How About $50.
United Airlines has decided that $25 was too generous a price to check your second bag with their airline, and have announced that they'll be bumping the fee up to $50. More » -
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U.S. Airlines Now Charging As Much As $400 To Carry Surfboards
Airlines and surfers must be involved in some secret war, because how else can you explain why airlines are targeting them so savagely right now? Sure, snacks cost us $9, bags are $50 each, and seat belts will probably soon be auctioned off during the preflight check—but if you're a surfer, you can expect to pay up to $200 each way to bring along your board, pretty much blowing out the budget of any surfer who isn't Patrick Swayze. More » -
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Delta Increases 2nd Checked Bag Fee To $50
Delta announced today that it's doubling the fee for a second checked bag from $25 to $50, effective on new bookings starting July 31st for all travel after August 5th. Got a third, fourth, or fifth bag and a lot of money to burn? Fees for those will rise from $80 per bag to $125 each. More » -
Bookmark this: Rick Seaney has created a chart of all the airline fees and promises to keep it updated as the fees change. [Rick Seaney]
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Department Of Transportation Says Airlines Can't Charge Extra Baggage Fees After Ticket Purchase
The Secretary of Transportation announced earlier this month that airlines shouldn't surprise consumers with extra baggage fees after they've already purchased a ticket:
More »Passengers should know what to expect, and what to pay, before they buy a ticket or pack their bags, which is why we are calling for carriers and travel agents to disclose baggage fees in their internet and print ads before anyone purchases a ticket. We also are making it clear that airlines may not impose increased fees or new restrictions for baggage after a passenger has bought a ticket.
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What To Expect From Airlines Now That Oil Is $130 A Barrel
Scott McCartney, who writes the Wall Street Journal's "Middle Seat" column, has some thoughts about what consumers can expect from airlines, now that oil has hit $130 a barrel. He says that "he change in oil prices from a year ago to today translates into $24.6 billion in added fuel costs for passengers and cargo airlines on an annualized basis," which is more than the airline industry has ever earned— its best year saw $5.3 billion in earnings. More »
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