Beginning with tickets booked on February 22, 2010 or later, American Airlines will begin charging $50 to change your seat to an earlier or later same day flight. Premium (Elite) fliers, First and Business class customers, and military personnel will still be able to make flight changes at no charge.
Delta, Continental, and US Airways already charge $50 for same day flight changes. United charges $75. Southwest allows same day changes for free if you are traveling on a Business or "Anytime" fare. If you are traveling on their lowest "Wanna Get Away" fares, the fare difference between what you paid and that day's price applies.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Bag fees as of Feb. 4, 2010
Other major carriers have matched Delta and Continental's increase in their checked bag fees. Note that these fees are paid each direction of travel, not per flight (except Allegiant Air, which charges the fee per flight or segment). Otherwise, if you have a connecting flight(s) to your destination, one fee covers your bag on all flights on that day of travel. Check your airline website for the latest information, as fees can change. Max weight is generally 50 pounds per bag / 23 kg. Bag fees for international travel vary by airline and destination, and will be covered in a future post.
This information is believed accurate as of February 4, 2010, but the author of this blog is not responsible for any errors or mistakes contained herein, or for changes the airlines may make to their fees in the future.
Allegiant Air:
$15-$20 1st bag online / $35 at airport , $25 2nd bag online / $35 airport. Gate checked bags are also $35 (Major carriers, such as United, often let you Gate Check large "carry ons" for free).
Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air: $15 1st bag, $25 2nd bag, $50 for 3rd bag (online or at the airport).
Delta/Northwest: $25 for 1st bag, $35 for the 2nd bag ($23 for 1st, $32 for 2nd bag if paid in advance online)
Continental/United/US Airways: $25 for 1st, $35 for 2nd bag (online discount: $23 for 1st, $32 for 2nd).
American:
Ticket purchased before August 14, 2009: $15 (1st bag) / $25 (2nd bag)
" " " February 1, 2010: $20 (1st) / $30 (2nd)
" " February 1, 2010 or later: $25 (1st) / $35 (2nd)
Virgin America: 1st bag is free if fare is full fare, refundable economy, otherwise $20 per bag (up to 10 bags).
JetBlue: 1st bag is free, 2nd is $30
Southwest: 1st and 2nd checked bags are free.
Spirit Airlines: $19 1st bag online / $25 at airport, 2nd bag $25 (online or at airport)
This information is believed accurate as of February 4, 2010, but the author of this blog is not responsible for any errors or mistakes contained herein, or for changes the airlines may make to their fees in the future.
Allegiant Air:
$15-$20 1st bag online / $35 at airport , $25 2nd bag online / $35 airport. Gate checked bags are also $35 (Major carriers, such as United, often let you Gate Check large "carry ons" for free).
Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air: $15 1st bag, $25 2nd bag, $50 for 3rd bag (online or at the airport).
Delta/Northwest: $25 for 1st bag, $35 for the 2nd bag ($23 for 1st, $32 for 2nd bag if paid in advance online)
Continental/United/US Airways: $25 for 1st, $35 for 2nd bag (online discount: $23 for 1st, $32 for 2nd).
American:
Ticket purchased before August 14, 2009: $15 (1st bag) / $25 (2nd bag)
" " " February 1, 2010: $20 (1st) / $30 (2nd)
" " February 1, 2010 or later: $25 (1st) / $35 (2nd)
Virgin America: 1st bag is free if fare is full fare, refundable economy, otherwise $20 per bag (up to 10 bags).
JetBlue: 1st bag is free, 2nd is $30
Southwest: 1st and 2nd checked bags are free.
Spirit Airlines: $19 1st bag online / $25 at airport, 2nd bag $25 (online or at airport)
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