If you are traveling, you will have luggage, be it a backpack, a suitcase or a 1920s-style steamer trunk. And ultimately you’ll have to get it on the plane somehow.
Lamentably, airline baggage fees are around for good, no matter how you might feel about it. The best answer is to stay on top of them, as opposed to being surprised when you hump your brick onto the check-in counter scale.
Fortunately there are a number of resources to take the surprise out of baggage fees. We’ve assembled a series of articles to guide you around the baggage carousel.
When it comes to baggage, there's two things to keep in mind, how many and how big.
The expense for bringing an number of bags above the piece limit.
Such as surfboards, bikes, skis. Always call your airline to see what their policies are on these items. They vary from airline to airline.
We reveal AirTreks' recommended source to find out the most current fees with regard to checked baggage.
Handy tips on what to if you find yourself in one of these unfortunate situations and how to prevent them altogether.
