A few FYIs:
Travel rewards are no longer free. Airlines are charging
a additional surcharge to use mileage points. Check
with airlines for specifics.
checking luggage is no longer free. Check with airlines
for specifics.
Delta: as of May 2008. Check one bag per passenger
free of charge when traveling in the U.S. One carry-on
item onboard the aircraft, plus one personal item.
www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/baggage_allowance/excess_baggage/index.jsp
AA: as of June 2008. within the U.S. One bag carry-on
free. Checked bags = $15 each way for the 1st checked
bag & $25 each way for the 2nd checked bag. www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp
Continental: as of April 2008. within the U.S. One
bag carry-on. No charge.
Checked bags = $25 fee for customers checking a second
bag when traveling within the U.S. www.continental.com/web/en-Us/content/travel/baggage/checkbag.aspx
Southwest Airlines: as of Jan 2008. One bag carry-on
free. Two free checked pieces at a maximum of 50lbs
per piece. Excess baggage fees for extra luggage/oversized
luggage/overweight luggage start at $25 and run up.
www.southwest.com/travel_center/baggage.html
