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Thursday, May 29, 2008

AIRLINE BAGGAGE AND OTHER FEES

A quick reference guide of fees currently being charged by the airlines for baggage, preferred seats & snacks:



· Air Canada: first bag free, $25 each way for a second



· American Airlines: $15 each way for first checked bag beginning June 15, $25 each way for a second checked bag (AAirpass tickets are exempt from these fees); $3 for snacks, $5 for "fresh light meals" on domestic flights (sandwiches or wraps, no vegetarian options). American has eliminated online booking bonuses of 500 miles for round-trip first- or business-class tickets; or 250 miles for round-trip coach fares.



· Continental: first bag free, $25 each way for a second checked bag.



· Delta: first bag free, $25 each way for a second checked bag; complimentary snacks available, but some snacks and meals cost an extra $1 to $8, depending on the item; will charge between $5 and $30 each way for aisle and window seats.



· Northwest: first bag free, $25 each way for a second checked bag, third bag, up to six, $100 each; will charge between $5 and $30 each way for aisle and window seats.



· Southwest: first and second bag free however, weight limitations do apply, $25 each way for a third checked bag, $50 for the fourth through ninth bags; will charge between $5 and $30 each way for aisle and window seats.



· United: first bag free, $25 each way for a second checked bag, three or more bags $100 each; $5 for snack boxes, with sandwiches and salads at varying prices; increased ticket change fee; will charge between $5 and $30 each way for aisle and window seats.



· US Airways: first bag free, $25 each way for a second checked bag; eliminated the 500-mile minimum

mileage award granted for short-haul flights; will charge between $5 and $30 each way for aisle and window seats.



Payment for extra baggage is made at airport kiosks with a credit card or at the check-in counter with credit card, cash or check.

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