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Airline Baggage, Reservation and Seating Fees

This page is devoted to educating the traveling public on the ever-changing fee structure at commercial airlines, and to help consumers protect themselves from unexpected surprise fees.  Below are three charts with examples of fees charged for baggage, reservations and seating for domestic flights.  All are as of mid-November and are subject to change at any time.  As an advocate for the traveling public, AAA Arizona strongly encourages travelers to contact a travel agent or their airline for information on any possible fee or charge they may incur specific to their plans. 

 

ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consumers are encouraged to contact their travel agent or airline

 

AIRLINE BAGGAGE FEES

The charges below are compiled by AAA Arizona and represent domestic flight baggage fees as of mid-November 2008.  Fees are subject to change at any time.  AAA Arizona recommends travelers contact a travel agent or confirm all of the fees for their trip.  Verify all charges when making your plans.

Airline First Bag (oneway) Second Bag (one way) Weight and size limits (extra fees apply for larger parcels)
American $15 $25 50 lbs, 62 linear"
Continental $15 $25 50 lbs, 62 linear"
Delta free $50 50 lbs, 62 linear"
JetBlue free $20 50 lbs, 62 linear"
Northwest $15 $25 50 lbs, 62 linear"
Southwest free free 50 lbs, 62 linear"
United $15 $25 50 lbs, 62 linear"
US Airways $15 $25 50 lbs, 62 linear"

 

AIRLINE RESERVATION FEES

The charges below are compiled by AAA Arizona and represent domestic flight reservation fees as of mid-November 2008.  Fees are subject to change at any time.  AAA Arizona recommends travelers contact a travel agent or confirm all of the fees for their trip.   Verify all charges when making your plans.

Airline Telephone
Reservation Directly With Airline Agent
Airport
Counter Reservations
Automated Telephone or Online Service
American $20 $30 free
Continental $15 range free
Delta $20 $20 free
JetBlue $15 $15 free
Northwest $20 $35/$25 after Nov. 21 free
Southwest free free/no specials free
United $25 $30 free
US Airways $25 $35 free

 

AIRLINE SEAT ASSIGNMENT FEES

The charges below are compiled by AAA Arizona and represent fees charged for seat changes or requests on domestic flights as of mid-November 2008.  Fees are subject to change at any time.  AAA Arizona recommends travelers contact a travel agent or confirm all of the fees for their trip.  Verify all charges when making your plans; some free seat assignments may only apply to standard seats with charges to seats considered upgrades due to location or leg room.

Airline Advanced seat assignment or selection Seat preference at check in
American free when available free when available
Continental free when available free when available
Delta free when available free when available
JetBlue free unless upgrade free unless upgrade
Northwest free when available $5-35 depending on seat
Southwest first come, first serve first come, first serve
United free when available free when available
US Airways free when available $5-15 for upgrades

 

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