International Airlines Checked Baggage Fee, Oversized Baggage Fee, and More

Airlines Up The Fees For Checked Bags For Both USA & International Travel

A special note for a California surfing beach bum who wants to take their surfboard to Paris or another European destination.

Fly on Delta or Northwest and they will charge you $300 each way or $600 roundtrip. Our suggestion is to keep the board at home and take your favorite beach towel blanket instead.

To see what major airlines are charging for domestic checked baggage fees please click here. To see what the major airlines are charging for other fees including making reservations by phone, priority seating and meals/drinks, please click here.

If you are an elite member of a frequent flyer program on one of the major airlines, you may still be able to check two bags for free on that carrier. Some airlines also allow passengers who are listed under the same reservation as an elite member to check up to two bags for free. Be sure to check the contract of carriage for your airline for their policies. It's always best to contact your airline or check the contract of carriage on their website for any last-minute changes.

We are finding that the biggest fees come from the 3rd or more checked bag that is overweight and oversize. Some airlines will charge you all three fees if your baggage does not meet their requirements. We recommend that you check with your carrier prior to travel to calculate the fees and to measure, and weight your luggage so there are no surprises upon checking in.

*Please note that some international airlines are changing their policies to either charge by each piece or total weight of all your luggage tpgether depending on what country your flying to.

Here are the latest fees as of September 4, 2009 for International Travel.

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