DATE: May 9, 2008
ATTN: Travel Manager/Arranger/Travelers
Below is a recap of the new fees assessed by each airline since January 1, 2008:
| Air Canada |
- $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 15 |
| AirTran Airways |
- $10 each way for a second checked bag starting May 15 |
Alaska Airlines /
Horizon Air |
- $15 to book flights through reservation agents or airport sales desk starting May
21 |
| American Airlines |
- $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 12
- $3 for snacks
- $5 for "fresh light meals" on domestic flights (sandwiches or wraps, no vegetarian
options)
- Eliminated online booking bonus of 500 miles for first- or business-class tickets,
and 250 for coach fares |
| Continental Airlines |
- $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 5 |
| Delta Air Lines |
- $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 5
- Delta provides complimentary snacks, but some snacks/meals cost an extra
$1 - $8 depending on item |
| JetBlue Airways |
- $10 for extra legroom
- $20 each way for a second checked bag starting June 1 |
| Northwest Airlines |
- $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 5 |
| Spirit Airlines |
- $10 fee for checked luggage reserved online
- $20 fee for luggage checked at the airport |
| Southwest Airlines |
- $25 each way for a third checked bag
- $50 each way for a fourth through ninth checked bag |
| United Airlines |
- $25 each way for a second checked bag
- $5 for snack boxes; sandwiches and salads available at varying prices
- Increased ticket change fee to $150 (was $100)
- Saturday night stays are now required for tickets in 65% of the markets it serves |
| US Airways |
- $25 each way for a second checked bag
- Eliminated the 500 mile minimum mileage award granted for short-haul flights
- $5 - $30 each way for aisle and window seats starting May 7 |
| Virgin America |
- $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 15 |
PLEASE NOTE: International baggage restrictions vary from the above Domestic restrictions. Please consult your Travel One International agent for more information.
Travel One will continue to keep our clients informed of news and information that may affect their corporate travel program. Please contact your Travel One reservationist at 952-854-2555 or 1-800-245-1111 for the most current travel information.
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For vacation travel, call Travel One at 952-854-2551 or 800-247-1311 and ask for a Leisure Agent.
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