Here's a carry - on trick that allows you to travel with extra stuff without
paying extra baggage fees or having to check a bag.
So, let's just say packing for this trip took FOREVER because I wanted to make sure I was packing some fabulous outfits that could be worn multiple ways so I was not over-packing with a ton of items (side note: I still over packed a few items, but at least I didn't have to
pay extra baggage fees for my suitcase being overweight).
More times than not, I would end up crying the night before a big trip and
pay extra baggage fees at the airport.
I'm always having to
pay the extra baggage fee because my bags are over the weighty capacity.
Not exact matches
Consider taking the cheapest way to your new destination and don't
pay for
extra baggage — you won't need it.
(aaaand I have been know to get away with not having to
pay the
extra over weight
baggage fee.
The cards do charge an annual fee, which may seem like you're
paying a price for not
paying checked
baggage fees; but, if you travel frequently, the
extra perks and bonus miles may be well worth the price.
Before you plan your next trip, find out if you need to
pay anything out - of - pocket to redeem rewards, and if you can cover
extra fees, like checked
baggage fees, using your credit card rewards, said Lenander.
Also useful might be to take a look at Delta's
baggage rules so that you can avoid
paying any
extra fees.
Flyers will be able to use Avios to
pay for everything BA sells — seat allocations,
extra baggage, upgrades etc...
you will have no
extra baggage transportation fee to
pay when the total weight of your
baggage, including ski equipment, does not exceed the free
baggage allowance.
These days, with an infant, I've been
paying extra for more leg room with regular carriers and for checking
baggage, which I never used to do before!
Etihad gives you a number of ways to use your miles, from the usual flights and upgrades to Miles + Cash fares, in - store shopping, on - board upgrades and
paying for
extra baggage.
Excluded: Flight tickets / Travel, dive and repatriation insurance / Visas and fees / Airport taxes and
extra baggage fees / Airport to hotel transfers / Port, Ranger and Marine Park fees (Raja Ampat: $ 180 p.p per trip, Komodo $ 150 p.p per trip, Wakatobi: $ 30 p.p.p.d) / Rangers fees (on - land activity) / Dive rental equipment / Nitrox - prices USD per person $ 25 per day (up to 4 tanks) payable onboard for all charters / Dive courses and certification, (price on application) / Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, spirits / Soft Drinks and package snacks / Fuel surcharges ** (may fluctuate with markets, you may be asked to
pay an
extra fuel allowance up to 60 days prior to departure, of no more than $ 100 USD per person) / Gratuities (preferred in local currency) / La Galigo Merchandise