Travel Resources
"US Travel Security
Transportation Security Administration information The TSA has put together the most up-to-date and comprehensive set of information on aviation security."
"Travel Abroad
Check here for official requirements, downloadable application forms, information on where to conveniently apply, and a wealth of other passport and international travel information."
"Travel Warnings
Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country."
"US Passports
The Passport Services Office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport."
"US Customs
Regulations for U.S. Residents
As an international traveler, you should be aware of the rules for bringing items back from your trip."
"Travel Health
Health information for specific destinations. Vaccination recommendations for travelers of all ages."
"Airport Status
Flight Delay Information - Air Traffic Control System Command Center"
"Airline On Time Stats
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) tracks the on-time performance of domestic flights operated by large air carriers"
"Beach Temperatures
Coastal Water Temperature Guide"
"Weather
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service"
"National Parks
Parks& Recreation find a park to visit. Learn more about your National Parks."
"The World Clock - Time Zones
Current local times around the world"
"Currency Converter
The Universal Currency Converter "
Some US airlines and their luggage fees:
-AirTran
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$20 for 1st bag
-$25 for 2nd checked bag
-Alaska Air
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$20 for 1st checked bag
-$20 for 2nd checked bag
-Allegiant*
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$35 for 1st bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag
-American Airlines
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$25 for 1st checked bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag ($50-60 for 2nd checked bag on international flights, depending on destination)
-Continental Airlines*
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$25 for 1st checked bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag ($50 for 2nd checked bag on international flights)
-Delta Air Lines*
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$25 for 1st checked bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag ($55 for 2nd checked bag on international flights)
-Frontier*
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$20 for 1st bag
-$20 for 2nd checked bag
-Hawaiian Airlines*
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$25 for 1st bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag ($50 for 2nd checked bag on international flights)
-jetBlue
-No fee for carry-on bags
-No fee for 1st checked bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag
-Southwest
-No fee for carry-on bags
-No fee for 1st checked bag
-No fee for 2nd checked bag
-Spirit Air**
-Between $20-45 for carry-on bags
-Up to $38 for 1st checked bag
-Up to $45 for 2nd checked bag
-Sun Country*
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$25 for 1st bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag
-United Airlines* ‡
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$25 for 1st checked bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag (up to $50 for 2nd checked bag on international flights)
-US Airways*
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$25 for 1st checked bag
-$35 for 2nd checked bag ($55 for 2nd checked bag on international flights)
-Virgin America
-No fee for carry-on bags
-$25 for 1st bag
-$25 for 2nd checked bag
* These airlines offer a discount on checked bag fees if you check in and pay for your bags online ahead of time.
** Spirit Air's prices vary depending on whether you're a "fare club member" or not, and then whether you check your bags at the gate.
‡ United offers a deal where you pay an annual fee of $249 to check 2 bags per flight all year.