TIDBITS 4 BAGGAGE FEES

Jaye — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:10:05 +0000

This tidbit is 4 airline baggage fees. Most airlines now charge for checked bags and are not included in the price quoted when you purchase your tickets. It can be difficult to determine what your actual costs will be without looking thru the fine print on the carriers web site.

There are all kinds of exceptions to these fees, especially for certain classes of frequent flyers and military personnel. These fees are cumulative and are double for round-trip travel. They are subject to change and were accurate to the best of my research.

If you’re a heavy packer, you will want to go with Southwest, even if there’s a cheaper fare on another airline. But if you are a frequent flyier, most major airlines will waive the fees.

Always check with the airline you are flying as I know some reduce the price if you check in online prior to your travel. This also gives you a great way to confirm your seat or to change it if you wish.

Here are the basics for the 1st and second bags, please call your airline to verify what the fees are!

Alaska and AirTran: $ 15 $ 25
American $ 20 $ 30
Continental and Delta, $ 15 $ 25 If paid online (add $ 5 if paying at the airport)
Frontier $ 15 $ 25
JetBlue $ 0 $ 20
Spirit $ 19 $ 25
Southwest $ 0
United and US Airways $ 20 $ 30 If paid online (add $ 5 if paying at the airport)

Check my other posts for packing tips, you might be able to reduce the amount of bags you take and also save yourself some $$$$$$$$$$$

Hope this information is helpful

Have a safe adventure

Jaye

TIDBITS 4 TSA REQUIREMENTS

Jaye — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:15:51 +0000

This tidbit is 4 you to be able to pack correctly. Follow these steps and you should be able to fly through security. The TSA requirements are as follows: Note that the FAA policy allows one piece of luggage and one personal item (such as a purse or briefcase) per person. All carry-on bags must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.

Don’t put batteries, medicines, keys or important documents in your checked bags. Keep them with you in your carry-on bag.
If you’re packing for a long trip, be aware of excess, oversize and overweight baggage, and the charges extra charges!
Once you have checked your luggage it is difficult to get it back, so please make sure that you do not have anything in your carry-on that will not go through security, The TSA will confiscate it and you will not get it returned to you.

I have seen passengers have to throw away full bottles of expensive perfumes, creams, shampoos and such…

Liquids in your carry-on baggage

Take a few minutes to learn about what to expect at the airport. Travel size liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage if they are in containers that are 3.4 oz (100ml) or smaller.
Learn more about TSA policies

Pack your 3.4 oz. (100ml) containers in a single, clear, one-quart zip-top plastic bag. Empty containers (that could contain liquids) are not allowed; and neither are partially used larger containers. Only one one-quart plastic bag is allowed per passenger, and the contents of the bag must fit comfortably inside.

A few examples that are o.k.

Toothpaste, Creams, Hair products , Sun screen, Mascara/lip gloss

The TSA liquid policy applies to gift items as well as toiletries. Ship them ahead of time or put them in your checked baggage.

A few examples that you can NOT take through security are:

Jam. Salsa, Snow globes, Liquid soaps, Perfumes.

Have a great and exciting trip

Jaye

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