|
United becomes the last U.S.A. major airline that serves Europe to charge $50
fee for the second checked bag.
United Airlines now joins Delta, Northwest, American, Continental and
US Airways in charging $50 for a second checked baggage fee.
All the USA airlines continue to offer the first bag to be checked for free.
The real question if for how long?
We do not know of any international carriers flying to Europe including British
Airways, Air France, or Lufthansa that charge the $50 second checked bag fee.
Now here are some tips on how to avoid paying those fees.
1. American Airlines only charges these fees on Europe routes where they
serve 100% of the route with their own aircrafts. For example, if you fly to
London on American you will be charged a $50 second checked baggage fee. Fly on
American to London and connect to Amsterdam on an American Airlines codeshare
partner British Airways and you pay no fee for the second checked bag.
2. Flying on Delta or Northwest to Europe? You may want to book your flight
on Air France. For example, Delta offers flights from Dallas to Madrid with a
connection thru Atlanta. However, if you book the same Delta flights, but book on
Air France flights your not charged the $50 second checked bag fee because your
tickets are plated on Air France not Delta. You still can earn Delta frequent
flier miles too.
3. United only offers nonstop service or connecting service on their own planes to just a few European destinations such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, and
a few others. Book these same flight on Lufthansa using Lufthansa codeshare
flight numbers and pay no baggage fees. For example, from Dallas to Paris you
will fly from Dallas to Paris via Chicago using 100 % United aircraft. Book
these flight on Lufthansa flight LH-9317 and flight LH-9335 and you still fly
100% on United. You can still earn United frequent flier miles, but because your
plated on Lufthansa you avoid the second checked bag fee.
4. Starting in October when Continental joins United and Lufthansa in the
Star Alliance it will be interesting to see how this pans out.
So the next time you think Europe and you're wanting to check two bags think
codeshare. It will save you $100 per person in baggage fees.
 Email to a Friend
|
Cheap Discount Airfares To Over 60 Coast To Coast Cities As Low As $58 Roundtrip Before Taxes, Travel Valid Thru November 16, 2010
Over 25 US Cities For $999 Or Less Per Couple To Cancun, Mexico Seven Nights 4 -Star Hotel Including Airfare!
Our Number One Fly Drive Travel Deal For Spring Travel To Florida Is Back. Fly One Way To Florida and Drive Home Even Cheaper!
Cheap Discount Airfares To Select European Cities Travel During Spring, Summer And Fall 2010
Save $20 Instantly On Your Next Roundtrip Flight On Our Preferred Airlines. Fly by June 30, 2010
Take Up To $100 Off Our Last Minute Getaways, Fly-And-Drive Or Fly-And-Hotel Vacation Packages
Final Days! Cheap Discount Airfares To Las Vegas Including 3 Nights At A 4-Star Hotel Plus Two Free Show Tickets Saving You Up To $300
Cheap Discount Airfares To Select USA Hot Spots Three Weekend Nights Plus A 4 -Star Hotel From $219 Per Person Including All Taxes!
Cheap Discount Airfares Plus 3 Nights 4-Star Hotel For A Family Of Four During 4th Of July Weekend. Rates From $179 Per Person Including All Taxes
Receive 10 Percent Off Your Next Flight To Over 100 Destinations Worldwide, Travel Must Be Completed By May 31, 2010
