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How do I avoid travel luggage fees ?

Due to the dramatic increase in fuel, major airlines compensate for the losses by charging fees for transporting luggage. If you’re one of the many people who have been charged for bags brought on flight and have no choice but to travel frequently, you may be thinking of a way to avoid paying for extra charges for baggage. Don’t fret, you still have a chance to avoid such extra expenses.

The first thing you need to do is choose an airline that has not yet made changes to their luggage policies. For example, Southwest airlines do not charge for extra bags as long as the baggage does not go over the overall weight and dimension requirements. If you can’t find an airline that doesn’t charge fees for the first and second bags, look for an airline that only adds a fee for the second bag, such as AirTran.

Do your research and look for incentives offered by certain airlines. For instance, AirTran gives a 50% discount for bag fees to anyone who books a flight online, so instead of paying $20 for checking in at the airport, you only pay $10 for each extra bag you bring to the flight. Take advantage of these offers to save money from excess bag policies. Also, make sure to understand an airline’s bag policies before flying, so if an airline only allows one bag per person, you can avoid bringing two bags and thus, saving you a lot of money.

The best way to avoid luggage fee is to not check luggage at all. Everyone is entitled to one carry-on and one personal item, such as a backpack or purse. As such, take advantage of these items by packing wisely and placing as much things on them as you can. Most airlines don’t set a weight limit on a carry-on suitcase, so you can put in more things than you previously used to do.  Another effective way to save money when flying is to avoid overweight luggage, which could cost extra fees. Most airlines list down a guideline for weight and overall dimension of luggage allowed, so be sure to follow them before checking in.

If you follow airline policies and take advantage of discounts, you can save a lot of money even if you bring two or more bags on the plane. Remember that each 20-dollar saving you make for one trip can accumulate to hundreds of dollars over time, especially if you’re a frequent flyer.

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