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Bags No Longer Fly Free
All airlines charge for checked luggage, some more than others
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES was the last major carrier to offer free checked baggage to all fliers. Since that policy was rescinded this year, it’s harder for your large suitcase to get there from here without fees. If you have elite status in an airline loyalty program, book a business- or first-class fare, or carry the airline’s credit card, you can still get free checked baggage. But otherwise, “be sure to include those ancillary costs into the budget for your trip,” says Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter at The Points Guy. See how standard bag fees compare for domestic flights. —Nicole Council
AIRLINE: Alaska
FIRST BAG: $35
SECOND BAG: $45
AIRLINE: American
FIRST BAG: $35–$40
SECOND BAG: $45
AIRLINE: Breeze
FIRST BAG: $35–$75
SECOND BAG: $55-$75
AIRLINE: Delta
FIRST BAG: $35
SECOND BAG: $45
AIRLINE: Frontier
FIRST BAG: $34–$99
SECOND BAG: $59–$89
AIRLINE: Hawaiian
FIRST BAG: $30–$40
SECOND BAG: $40–$45
AIRLINE: JetBlue
FIRST BAG: $35–$50
SECOND BAG: $50–$70
AIRLINE: Southwest
FIRST BAG: $35
SECOND BAG: $45
AIRLINE: Spirit
FIRST BAG: $54–$99
SECOND BAG: $74–$99
AIRLINE: Sun Country
FIRST BAG: $32–$55
SECOND BAG: $45–$65
AIRLINE: United
FIRST BAG: $35–$40
SECOND BAG: $45–$50