Does everyone get one free checked baggage allowance? [closed]

I was wondering whether you have to pay for your checked baggage or does every airline give it for free unless over the weight limit? I believe British airways does... Can you tell me the process and what you do? Do I pay online beforehand if that is the case? Will the site I book my holiday on mention it? Like baggage fees etc

I don't understand why airlines would charge you for bringing a suitcase, you need clothes after all.

Can you tell me what you do for EasyJet and other airlines if one has to pay for checked baggage?

Side note: I plan on booking a holiday through Expedia. Will they bring up checked baggage and so forth? Is this something I shouldn't really worry about?

Best Answer

The technical name for this is “unbundling”. Traditionally, air fares would include the transportation itself but also food and drinks, luggage, etc. Low-cost carriers separate the different components and charge for them separately. One obvious benefit is that, everything else being equal, the headline fare will be lower and make the airline much more attractive.

What to do if you need to take more with you is simple: Pay the extra charge. If you get over the annoyance and the feeling that it is expensive for what it is, you will probably find that the base fare + extra charge is still a better deal than any other reasonable alternative (legacy airline, other means of transportation…). Same thing for on-board food: €5 or so for a snack is not cheap but it's usually cheaper than at the airport or than the difference with a legacy airlines fare.

Personally, I fly with EasyJet perhaps 5 to 10 times a year and usually don't take any hold luggage. As a matter of fact, I also fly legacy airlines for business and even when hold luggage is included in the fare, I will often avoid checking in anything because it's a hassle.

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Do you get one free checked bag?

Many airlines let you check one bag for free on international flights booked in the main cabin, although their policies vary widely. For example, American Airlines offers a first checked bag for free on transatlantic and transpacific flights not booked in Basic Economy.

What airlines offer 1 free checked bag?

Free Bags for Premium TicketsUnited, Delta, Alaska and American Airlines all allow at least one free checked bag for business or first class fares. Of these airlines, United, Delta and American also increase their weight allowance to 70 pounds per suitcase when you fly on a premium ticket.

What does free first checked bag mean?

The first bag of each passenger in the reservation will be automatically waived of fees at check-in. This benefit can only be used with bags that are not overweight or oversize under Delta's applicable rules. See below for terms and conditions.

Do you always get a free carry-on?

Most travelers can bring on board one full-size carry-on bag and one personal item for free. However, there are important exceptions, including for customers traveling on Basic Economy tickets. Also, carry-on rules may be different for flights operated by our airline partners, including United codeshare flights.

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