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Hi there, it's Ernest from Trip Astute. In this video, we're discussing annoying
airline fees that are common in the industry, and what you can do to avoid them.
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Every time I travel, I seem to be paying more fees for things that were
previously free or less expensive. This is especially true when flying. I know
that the airlines have been struggling for years, so they're looking for ways to
capture more revenue. But I have to say that as a traveler and customer, it really
doesn't feel like I'm getting more value for my money. So today, I'm going to
review some of the fees that seem to annoy me the most. It's not a
comprehensive list, but I think you'll experience these fees at some point, if
you haven't already, when flying. Number 1: Baggage fees. One of the most
annoying fees is paying for checked-in luggage. The airlines will generally
charge you a fee for domestic flights, but you're usually allowed a free
check-in bag for international flights. I gently recommend avoiding the entire
process by packing only carry-on luggage, but sometimes it's unavoidable. During
our recent holiday trip to the UK, we had to carry a lot of presents, so we end up
checking in our bags. Though since it was an international flight, we were able to
avoid the baggage fees. Also, beware of luggage weight and size restrictions.
Most airlines have a soft limit of 50 pounds or 23 kilograms before charging
you a fee. I recommend always leaving a little bit of spare room in your
carry-on bag in case you're a bit over the limit. That way you can transfer some
of your clothes to your bag at the check-in counter. Another trick is to
pack a collapsible duffle bag in case you need it. If you have a bag that's
barely carry-on compliant, like a medium-sized roller bag, you can usually
gate check the bag for free before boarding your flight. This is a great way
to check in your bag without having to pay any fees. I've used this trick a few
times, especially when I'm on a full flight and I happen to be in a late boarding
group. Since space is limited on the plane, I usually have my bag checked in
for free, which saves me the hassle of searching for overhead bin space. Though
it does mean that I usually have to go to the baggage claim when I land. If you
prefer to check in your bag when flying, you may also want to consider a co-
branded airline credit card. These cards often have perks like free checked-in
bags, so it can save you money, especially if
you fly often. Lastly, be aware that some budget airlines will even charge you for
carry-on bags. I noticed this when I flew Ryanair while traveling in Europe. Number
2: Fuel surcharges. This one is really tricky. Many airlines will include a fuel
surcharge with the cost of a ticket, and it can sometimes add up to be nearly the
same cost as a ticket fare. I usually will search multiple airlines until I
find one that doesn't charge me a fuel surcharge or one that is reasonable. I've
included a link to an article from Reward Expert that breaks down the
different fuel charges per airline and destination. Keep in mind too that if you
have points for a specific airline, you can often book award flights on partner
airlines if they're part of the same alliance and avoid the fee. Number 3:
Internet charges. While I understand the need to charge for Internet service
while flying, I'm including it in the list since prices are generally high
and the service is extremely slow. I honestly don't think that it's gotten
any faster since the technology was first introduced. In fact, I try not to
get Wi-Fi on a plane unless I really need it since the speed tends to frustrate me
and drain my laptop battery.
If you do need wifi on a flight, check to to see if you can
purchase it in advance for a cheaper rate.
For example, if your flight is
equipped with Gogo internet, you can purchase a variety of passes before your
trip directly from Gogo for usually much cheaper than the price during the flight.
Number 4: Advance boarding and check-in. Some airlines are now charging
extra to give you priority boarding, or in the case of Southwest, to check you in
automatically so you're in an early boarding group. To be honest, this is one
fee that I usually will pay when flying Southwest because I don't want to deal
with the hassle of searching for an overhead bin space. Plus, I don't want to
have to struggle with checking in when I might not have good connectivity,
especially when exploring the outdoors. And number 5: Airline seat fees. This
is probably the most offensive fee to me. In fact, I feel like it's almost a scam.
Sometimes when you attempt to select your seats, you'll notice that the seat
map is full, but the option to purchase a premium seat is available. However, the
occupied regular seats are not actually filled. They're just being held for
award and priority travelers. While I understand why the airlines do it, I did
have a recent experience with American Airlines that seemed a bit sketchy. Fiona
and I were traveling to the UK during the holidays, and when checking into our
flight, we noticed that there were no seats next to each other. I decided to
purchase premium seats so we could sit together and opted for the lower price
ones. We were surprised that as soon as we made the purchase, all the locked seats
became available, even the ones that were more expensive than the ones that we
paid for. I was really glad that I didn't purchase the more expensive premium
seats, but the whole experience did leave me feeling a bit cheated. While I hate to
assume the worst, it felt like the airlines were forcing me to purchase
premium seats by creating artificial scarcity. While it's not illegal, it
definitely felt wrong to me. And those are my most hated and annoying airline
fees. I know that there are more out there, but these are the ones that seem
to affect me the most. Have you had to deal with airline fees on your trip? Do
you have any tricks to avoid them? if so please share them in the comments
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