2) Checked Baggage
One of the nicest things an airline can do for you is offer free checked baggage. Airlines that provide this service can save you a lot of money. The average American brings one bag on every flight they travel on. Airlines can charge you anywhere from $25 per bag, such as on United Airlines, to $50 per bag as seen on Spirit. This price may even increase by $10 per bag if you check more than one piece of luggage. For a family of four this means that you may spend an additional $200 each way after already paying for expensive airplane tickets. Try to avoid this extra cost by checking the airline’s baggage policy ahead of time. Southwest allows its passengers to check two free bags on every flight at no additional charge. When you are trying to save money for the actual vacation, what’s better than free?
