4 Common Airline Fees — And How to Avoid Them

When shopping for flights, the price in the online travel search engines may not be the total cost of the flight you can expect to pay.

Airline add-on fees can increase the price significantly. In some cases, these extra fees can even exceed the original price of your ticket.

Here are some of the airline add-on fees to watch out for and a few tips to avoid paying them:

  1. Checked bag fees
  2. Flight change and cancellation fees
  3. Seat selection fees
  4. Carry-on bag fees