General Airlin fees
Many airlines now charge fees for checked baggage upon arrival at the airport. These fees are separate from your ticket cost and are due at check-in. Below is a chart listing the major airlines and their applicable fees.
Please note, these fees are subject to change and do change frequently. For the most up to the minute information, we suggest you check with the carrier, or click one of the links below.
For your convenience we have also included some additional fees airlines charge for things like preferred seat assignments, meals, etc. There is a link to each airlines' policies for more detailed information.
For your convenience we have also included some additional fees airlines charge for things like preferred seat assignments, meals, etc. There is a link to each airlines' policies for more detailed information.
Note also that the baggage allowance for international travel may be destination specific. Click on the "view policy" link for specific airline policy.
Fees charged by the airline are subject to change without notice.
Domestic Trips / International Trips
| Carrier | Checked 1st bag | Checked 2nd bag | Preferred seat | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirTran View policy  | $15 | $25 | $6–$20 | Beverage/Snack $6 Oversize/Overweight bag $39–$79 Travel w/ pet $69 Unaccompanied minor $39–$59 |
| Alaska View policy | No fee | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $5 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$75 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $75 |
| American View policy | $15 | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $3–$6 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$150 Travel w/ pet $100–$150 Unaccompanied minor $100 |
| Continental View policy | $15 | $25 | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$150 Travel w/ pet $125 Unaccompanied minor $75–$100 |
| Delta View policy | $15 | $25 | $5-$25 | Beverage/Snack $3–$8 Oversize/Overweight bag $90–$175 Travel w/ pet $150 Unaccompanied minor $100 |
| Frontier View policy | $15 | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $3–$7 Oversize/Overweight bag $75 Unaccompanied minor $50 |
| Hawaiian View policy | $15 | $25 | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $25–$100 Travel w/ pet $60–$225 Unaccompanied minor $35–$100 |
| jetBlue View policy | No fee | $20 | $10–$20 | Beverage/Snack $3–$5 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$100 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $75 |
| Midwest View policy | $15 | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $6–$11 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$80 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $50–$100 |
| Northwest View policy | $15 | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $3–$10 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$100 Travel w/ pet $80 Unaccompanied minor $75 |
| Sun Country View policy | $12 | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $1–$5 Oversize/Overweight bag $75 Travel w/ pet $75 Unaccompanied minor $50 |
| United View policy | $15 | $25 | $14–$109 | Beverage/Snack $3–$9 Oversize/Overweight bag $125–$175 Travel w/ pet $175 Unaccompanied minor $99–$150 |
| US Airways View policy | $15 | $25 | $5–$30 | Beverage/Snack $2–$7 Oversize/Overweight bag $100–$200 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $100 |
| Virgin View policy | No fee | $25 | $15–$50 | Beverage/Snack $8 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$100 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $75 |
Fees are per flight unless otherwise noted.
International Trips / Domestic Trips
| Carrier | Checked 1st bag | Checked 2nd bag | Preferred seat | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroMexico View policy | No fee | $15 | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $100–$200 Travel w/ pet $75 Unaccompanied minor $60 |
| Air Canada View policy | No fee | No fee | $15–$22 | Beverage/Snack $2–$6 Oversize/Overweight bag $75–$100 Travel w/ pet $105–$270 Unaccompanied minor $100 |
| Air France View policy | No fee | No fee | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$150 |
| Alaska View policy | No fee | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $5 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$75 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $75 |
| American View policy | No fee | No fee | No fee | Beverage/Snack $3–$6 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$150 Travel w/ pet $100–$150 Unaccompanied minor $100 |
| British View policy | No fee | No fee | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$150 Unaccompanied minor $50 |
| Continental View policy | No fee | No fee | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$150 Travel w/ pet $125 Unaccompanied minor $75–$100 |
| Delta View policy | No fee | No fee | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $90–$175 Travel w/ pet $150 Unaccompanied minor $100 |
| Frontier View policy | $15 | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $3–$7 Oversize/Overweight bag $75 Unaccompanied minor $50 |
| jetBlue View policy | No fee | $20 | $10–$20 | Beverage/Snack $3–$5 Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$100 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $75 |
| Lufthansa View policy | No fee | No fee | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$200 Travel w/ pet $50–$200 Unaccompanied minor $50–$100 |
| Mexicana View policy | No fee | $15 | No fee | Oversize/Overweight bag $50+ Travel w/ pet $90 Unaccompanied minor $95 |
| Northwest View policy | No fee | No fee | $5–$35 | Oversize/Overweight bag $50–$100 Travel w/ pet $150 Unaccompanied minor $120 |
| Sun Country View policy | $12 | $25 | No fee | Beverage/Snack $1–$5 Oversize/Overweight bag $75 Travel w/ pet $75 Unaccompanied minor $50 |
| United View policy | No Fee | No Fee | $89–$109 | Oversize/Overweight bag $125 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $99–$150 |
| US Airways View policy | $15 | $25 | $5–$30 | Oversize/Overweight bag $65–$200 Travel w/ pet $100 Unaccompanied minor $75 |
Please be advised, airlines can also charge fees if the baggage is 'oversized'. Oversized luggage is defined as any bag over 50 lbs. and larger than 62 linear inches (height x length x width). These fees are for domestic travel only, international flights may have higher fees applied.