How Much Each Airline Charged For Checked Baggage in 2019
$5.8 billion dollars collected by US airlines in 2019. In 2019, travel demand was extremely high in the United States. That means lots of passengers in the airports and tons of baggage checked with US airlines. In addition, major US airlines raised their checked bag fees, making millions of basic economy ticketed travelers fork over…
Read MoreShipping luggage to a hotel
3 tips to consider when shipping luggage ahead to a hotel One of the most exciting aspects of taking a vacation is staying at an amazing hotel that lets you unwind and get pampered with amenities like 1800 thread count bedding, 24/7 room service, and morning poolside time with a good book (mimosa in hand,…
Read MoreBest Places to Visit: 4 Fun Things to Do in Newport, RI
Dreaming of your next beach vacation, yet? Dust off those flip flops, get the sunscreen purchased, and find that beach gear in the back of your closet – we are going to the ocean! Where to go… hmmmm? California, maybe… (too far and expensive). Florida, perhaps… (been there, done that). Okay, got it, we have…
Read MoreAre baggage fees both ways?
One important thing to remember when flying is that airline baggage fees are charged both ways. So, if your outbound flight charges you $30 for your first standard checked bag, expect to pay another $30 for that same bag on your return flight back home (that’s $60 bucks, roundtrip). Now, if you’re checking two standard…
Read More2019 US airline baggage fees jump to $5.8 billion dollars
How many US airlines collected over $1 billion dollars in baggage fees in 2018? Just one. American Airlines. As of Monday, the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics released its annual baggage fee figures for US airlines. In 2019, three major US airlines brought in over a billion dollars, each. Delta, United, and American Airlines now…
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