Airline Fees

Airline fee news including bag fees, seat selection charges, change fees, basic economy restrictions and policy shifts that hit travelers' wallets.

Airline Fees

JetBlue Just Redrew Its Boarding Order - And the Spirit Bailout Gets Wilder

Apr 24, 2026

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9 min read

JetBlue Just Redrew Its Boarding Order - And the Spirit Bailout Gets Wilder

JetBlue shakes up boarding, United hikes fares for the fifth time, and Chase Travel just unlocked a surprisingly useful new perk

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Air France Billed a Man Twice for the Same Business Class Seat - Plus Europe's Carry-On Fee Ban and a Ritz-Carlton Nightmare

Apr 21, 2026

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9 min read

Air France Billed a Man Twice for the Same Business Class Seat - Plus Europe's Carry-On Fee Ban and a Ritz-Carlton Nightmare

A customer service disaster at 35,000 feet, a Citi transfer bonus worth knowing about, and the EU move that could reshape budget flying

Airline Fees

Volotea's Post-Purchase Fuel Fee, Virgin Atlantic's Free Starlink, and Citi's $2,300 First-Year Card

Apr 14, 2026

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3 min read

Volotea's Post-Purchase Fuel Fee, Virgin Atlantic's Free Starlink, and Citi's $2,300 First-Year Card

A European airline just crossed a line no carrier has crossed before - plus a premium card launch worth a serious look and free inflight WiFi is getting closer for Virgin flyers

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Bag Fees Just Hit Every Major US Airline - And American Is Making It Worse For Its Own Elite Members

Apr 11, 2026

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12 min read

Bag Fees Just Hit Every Major US Airline - And American Is Making It Worse For Its Own Elite Members

All five major US carriers now charge more for checked bags, American strips elite perks from basic economy, and a 100K Chase bonus closes soon.

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Southwest Just Hiked Bag Fees Again - And Marriott Is Playing Both Sides Against You

Apr 9, 2026

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14 min read

Southwest Just Hiked Bag Fees Again - And Marriott Is Playing Both Sides Against You

Bag fees keep climbing, Marriott punishes its most loyal guests, and Etihad is slashing fares by 50%

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United Hits Your Wallet Again - Plus the Bag Fee Trick Airlines Don't Want You to Know About

Apr 4, 2026

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3 min read

United Hits Your Wallet Again - Plus the Bag Fee Trick Airlines Don't Want You to Know About

Bag fees just jumped to $50, Alaska points are on sale at their best price, and an influencer just got banned from an entire airline

Airline Fees

Jul 24, 2025

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3 min read

Unveiling Rakuten's Amex Card, Airline Solo Traveler Fees & Hotel Brand Shifts

Catch up on the latest in credit card perks, airline trends, and hotel brand changes.

Airline Fees

JetBlue Just Redrew Its Boarding Order - And the Spirit Bailout Gets Wilder

Air France Billed a Man Twice for the Same Business Class Seat - Plus Europe's Carry-On Fee Ban and a Ritz-Carlton Nightmare

Volotea's Post-Purchase Fuel Fee, Virgin Atlantic's Free Starlink, and Citi's $2,300 First-Year Card

Bag Fees Just Hit Every Major US Airline - And American Is Making It Worse For Its Own Elite Members

Southwest Just Hiked Bag Fees Again - And Marriott Is Playing Both Sides Against You

United Hits Your Wallet Again - Plus the Bag Fee Trick Airlines Don't Want You to Know About

Unveiling Rakuten's Amex Card, Airline Solo Traveler Fees & Hotel Brand Shifts

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