AIRLINES | BAGGAGE

What airlines are charging for checked baggage

By Avital Binshtock, Special to The Los Angeles Times
02:18 PM PDT, July 18, 2008

Flying just doesn't get any easier. With Northwest slapping on a charge for checked baggage, you may feel as though you need a score card just to keep up with who's doing what. So we've created one. But note: Baggage policies have many exceptions. Domestic and international flights may have different rules, and some fees may not apply to first-class, business-class and high-mileage frequent fliers. All charges below are one-way, and the effective dates vary. Exceeding weight limits (generally 50 pounds for a checked bag) results in additional charges. Carry-on bags must fit under a passenger's seat or in the overhead bin. Certain personal items, such as child-safety seats, assistive devices and outer garments, are often excluded from the one-piece limit. Finally, check in at least 30 minutes before domestic flights and 60 minutes before international flights so your luggage makes it on the plane.

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