Airline Baggage, Reservation and Seating Fees

This page is devoted to educating the traveling public on the ever-changing fee structure at commercial airlines, and to help consumers protect themselves from unexpected surprise fees.  Below are three charts with examples of fees charged for baggage, reservations and seating for domestic flights.  All are as of mid-November and are subject to change at any time.  As an advocate for the traveling public, AAA Hoosier strongly encourages travelers to contact a travel agent or their airline for information on any possible fee or charge they may incur specific to their plans. 

ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Consumers are encouraged to contact their travel agent or airline

AIRLINE BAGGAGE FEES

Due to the frequent changes in airline baggage fees, we are now providing links to the major carriers as a service for you to check their fees. Please click below to visit the carrier site for more information.

American   - www.aa.com
Continental – www.continental.com
Delta – www.delta.com
JetBlue – www.jetblue.com
Northwest – www.nwa.com
Southwest – www.southwest.com
United – www.united.com
US Airways – www.usairways.com

AIRLINE RESERVATION FEES

The charges below are compiled by AAA Hoosier and represent domestic flight reservation fees as of mid-November 2008.  Fees are subject to change at any time.  AAA Hoosier recommends travelers contact a travel agent or confirm all of the fees for their trip.   Verify all charges when making your plans.

AIRLINE SEAT ASSIGNMENT FEES

The charges below are compiled by AAA Hoosier and represent fees charged for seat changes or requests on domestic flights as of mid-November 2008.  Fees are subject to change at any time.  AAA Hoosier recommends travelers contact a travel agent or confirm all of the fees for their trip.  Verify all charges when making your plans; some free seat assignments may only apply to standard seats with charges to seats considered upgrades due to location or leg room.