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Virgin Atlantic charges for heavy baggage depending on your travel route. Flights to and from South Africa, China, Mauritius, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Dubai and Australia are subject to the airline’s weight system. If you are worried about being charged for heavy baggage, your best bet is to keep the total weight of each piece of luggage under 50 pounds if flying on an economy ticket, or 70 pounds if flying as a premium economy or upper class passenger.

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If you are going to buy a ticket for a Continental flight you need to be aware of the airline’s policies and luggage fees. These fees are becoming more common in today’s airline industry, and it is important to know how they will affect you. Read the full story

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If you are going to fly Alaska Airlines you need to know that you may be charged for the luggage that you check. This is not always the case, but the airline does have fees in place for excess, overweight, and oversize luggage. Knowing these fees before you arrive at the airport will make things much easier on you.

At this time, Alaska Airlines allows you to check one bag without being charged. This is much better than many airlines that have decided to charge for bag number one as well as any extras. If you need to check a second bag you will be charged a fee of $25. Bags three through six are charged at $100 each, with seven or more bags assessed a fee of $150.

Additionally, you may also incur fees for overweight or oversize luggage. Bags weighing less than 50 pounds will not be assessed a fee. Those between 51 and 100 pounds will cost $50. Any bag weighing more than 100 pounds must be shipped as air cargo.

Oversize fees come into play for bags larger than 62 linear inches. Bags between 63 and 80 inches will be assessed a $50 fee. Those 81 to 115 inches will be charged at a rate of $75.

As you can see, Alaska Airlines allows each passenger to check one bag free of charge. But if you get into more than one bag or those that are too heavy or too big, you will have to pay additional fees.

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Flying US Airways means that you need to be aware of baggage restrictions, luggage charges, and carry on policies. Just like every airline, they have policies that you must adhere to. It is better to be aware of US Airways baggage than to be surprised at check-in.

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US Airways updated their luggage policy on July 9, 2008. If you are going to fly US Air you need to be aware of the new policy, and how this will affect your luggage and carry on baggage.

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If you need to check heavy baggage on an Alaska Airlines flight you should be ready to pay an additional fee. While you can avoid these fees with lighter luggage, sometimes this is not possible.

Bags that weigh less than 50 pounds will not be charged an additional fee. But those that weigh between 51 and 100 pounds will be charged a fee of $50. What if my bag weighs more than 100 pounds? In this case, you will want to get in touch with Alaska Airlines to see what your options are. In most cases, you will have to ship your bag via air cargo. Although this can be a pain, it is better to find out about this before you leave for the airport.

Many passengers find that a heavy bag is often times over the size limit of 62 linear inches as well. In this case, you will be assessed two separate fees.

When flying Alaska Airlines your best bet is to keep all of your bags under 50 pounds. By doing this you will be able to avoid excess fees that can add up in a hurry.

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Like many airlines, Continental recently updated their luggage policy. If you are going to be a passenger on a Continental flight in the near future you need to be aware of these changes and how they will affect you.

First off, if flying on an economy ticket you will be charged $15 for your first checked bag. For bag number two, a fee of $25 is assessed. For three or more bags, you are going to be charged $100 per excess piece.

Overweight and oversized baggage fees may also be assessed. Checked baggage larger than 62 linear inches when adding the length, width, and height are charged at the rate of $100 per piece. Any bag larger than 115 inches cannot be checked. In this case you will need to make special arrangements with the airline.

Bags weighing between 50 and 70 pounds are charged an overweight fee of $50 per piece. Any piece over 70 pounds cannot be checked.

Although these policies may seem strict and over the top, they are on par with the rest of the industry. By implementing these policies Continental is generating additional revenue. Before you head for the airport be aware of these policies and any fees that you may incur while checking your bag.

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If you are going to fly in today’s world, you need to know that some airlines charge for checked luggage. This is becoming more and more common. Airlines are losing more money than ever before, and by charging for checked baggage they can add an additional stream of income.

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Southwest has a carry on luggage policy that must be closely followed. Additionally, passengers must also realize that they their carry on luggage is subject to TSA regulations. It is important to know all the details of Southwest’s carry on luggage policy before you head to the airport.

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