(WJBK) -- Gabe Saglie, senior editor at TravelZoo, has a breakdown of airline fees to look for in 2013.
Carry-ons At least, 2 airlines now charge for that coveted overhead bin space Up to $35 on Allegiant and up to $45 on Spirit (and most expensive at airport) Space under seat in front of you still free Most carriers still allow up to 2 items for free
Seat choice Preferred seat becoming prized real estate: aisle, window, exit row, closer to front of plane Fees for "better" seats: $10-$199 depending on flight length and airline US Airways: highest fees for preferred seats United: $425 a year for Economy Plus seating on all flights American: $19 per flight for priority boarding
Checked bags Only one airline does not charge for 2 checked bags (Southwest) JetBlue allows first bag free but charges $40 for second Most carriers: $about $25 for first, about $35 for second
Overweight bags The magic cut-off for domestic flights: 50 pounds For bags over 50 lbs: $50-$100 fee For bags over 70 lbs.: $75-$200 Overweight bag fees on international flights: $400+
Flight Change/Cancellation The good news: new DOT rules now give all passengers a 24-hour grace period Fees to change/cancel: up to $150
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:52:35 GMT
The star of HBO's series True Blood wants Starbucks to put a lid on plastic waste. Kristin Bauer has created a petition challenging Starbucks lid policy, saying that it is wasteful.
The star of HBO's series True Blood wants Starbucks to put a lid on plastic waste. Kristin Bauer has created a petition challenging Starbucks lid policy, saying that it is wasteful.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:01:19 GMT
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet, were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
