Does it cost extra if I have to check my bag at boarding even if I have one free check-in?
Lets say my flight allows for one checked luggage included in the ticket price. Now I only bring cabin luggage but at the gate they then decide that my bag has to be checked-in because they find it too large or their scale says its overweight.
Would they then charge me a fee even though I can check-in one bag for free? If so this would probably differ between airline but I was wondering if that is a thing at all.
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Do you have to pay both ways for a checked bag?
One important thing to remember when flying is that airline baggage fees are charged both ways. So, if your outbound flight charges you $30 for your first standard checked bag, expect to pay another $30 for that same bag on your return flight back home (that's $60 bucks, roundtrip).How do I avoid checked baggage fees?
The 6 Best Ways To Avoid Checked Bag FeesIs the 1st checked bag free?
Some flights from the U.S. or Canada to select countries in Central America, South America and Europe allow the first checked bag for free unless you're flying in basic economy, in which case you'll need to pay $30-$60, depending on your destination.How much extra does it cost to check a bag?
Baggage categoryFeeMax Size (L+W+H)First checked bag$3062"Second checked bag$4562"Third checked bag$150+62"Fourth(+) checked bag$200+62"6 more rows5 Ways to Avoid Baggage Fees
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