Being charged for a checked bag has, to your dismay, become common among most airlines. Checkout some highlights from the list of fees via Airfare Watchdog to stay on top of charges before you leave for the airport.
- Southwest - First two bags are $0 (the way it used to be with every other carrier)
- Airtran -$15 first checked bag; $25 second checked bag; $50 each additional bag
- Alaska - $15 first checked bag; $25 second checked bag
- American - $20 first checked bag; $30 second checked bag
- Continental - $15 first checked ($5 more if not paid online); $25 ($5 more if not paid online)
- Delta - $15 first checked ($5 more if not paid online); $25 ($5 more if not paid online)
- Frontier - $15, $25
- Spirit - $19, $25
- United - $20 ($5 "discount" if paid online); $30 (same discount applies for online payments)
- U.S. Airways - $20 airport ($15 online); $30 airport ($25 online)
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