How to Avoid Baggage Fees

By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright

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Airline Baggage Fees for Domestic Flights

Can't fit everything into carry-ons? Consult our chart to see how much you'll have to pay to check your bags.

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Airline	1st Checked Bag	2nd Checked Bag	Dimension Limitations (Maximum overall dimension, maximum weight)	More Information
AirTran	$20	$25	61 inches, 50 lbs	airtran.com
American Airlines	$25	$35	62 inches, 50 lbs	aa.com
Continental Airlines	$25	$35	62 inches, 50 lbs	continental.com
Delta	$25 NOTE: All passengers traveling to or from Key West, Florida, are limited to one checked bag. This supersedes all exceptions.	$35	62 inches, 50 lbs	delta.com
Frontier	$20	$20	62 inches, 50 lbs	frontierairlines.com
JetBlue	FREE	$35	62 inches, 50 lbs	jetblue.com
Spirit	For members of $9 Fare Club: Online $18, Online Check-In $23, Airport Counter $38; For non-members: Online $28, Online Check-In $33, Airport Counter $38	For members of $9 Fare Club: Online $25, Online Check-In $30, Airport Counter $45; For non-members: Online $35, Online Check-In $40, Airport Counter $45	62 inches, 40 lbs	spirit.com
Southwest	FREE	FREE	62 inches, 50 lbs	southwest.com
Sun Country	Online $20, Airport Counter $25	Online $30, Airport Counter $35	62 inches, 50 lbs	suncountry.com
US Airways	$25	$35	62 inches, 50 lbs	usairways.com
Virgin America	$25	$25	62 inches, 50 lbs	virginamerica.com

-Maria Minsker

Originally published in the August 2011 issue of Family Circle magazine.

This piece was accurate at publication time, but all prices, offerings and availabilities are subject to change. Please contact each hotel and attraction for up-to-date rates and information before taking your trip.

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