Fourteen Airline Fees You Need To Know About

A few years ago airlines got shrewd. They learned they could make a lot of money by charging extra fees (known as ancillary fees) for all kind of things including:

1. First checked bag ($25 – $45)

2. Second checked bag ($30- $55)

3. Carry-on bag (free – $100)

4. Printed boarding pass (free – $10)

5. Priority boarding ($25 – $50)

6. In-flight Internet/WiFi (free – $50)

7. Making a reservation by phone (free – $45)

8. Frequent-flier award booking (free – $150

9. Changing a ticket (free – $200)

10. Unaccompanied minor or pet ($50 – $225)

11. Food and/or beverages (free – $13 excluding alcoholic beverages)

12. Pillow and blanket set ( free – $10)

13. Preferred seat (free – $80)

14. Overweight and/or oversized bag ($40 – $200)

*These fees are subject to change and vary among airlines.