Comments on: Never pay extra again: 6 ways to avoid checked baggage fees (Save $60 or more round-trip)

By: Gabriel C

Gabriel C — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 23:33:50 +0000

You forgot mentioning that Citi-AA’s free checked bags are for domestic flights only.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:47:38 +0000

AA charges for a checked bag going to the Caribbean even when using AA Barclays card. They say it’s not domestic and it’s not international. Crazy. I’m flying Caribbean Airlines to Jamaica to avoid fees. Any other ways to avoid American to the Caribbean?

By: Jerry Mandel

Jerry Mandel — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:29:08 +0000

1. You omitted the AA Barclay Aviator card. 2. At check in, the clerk said no free bag when flying with an award ticket. Please check this out.

By: George

George — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:07:23 +0000

I’ve found a great way to check bags for very very cheap is to tip the guys working the curb to check bags before you go inside. I once checked a tent that weighed 80 lbs on the curb by tipping the guy $10. You can also usually check a couple bags for the same amount saving $50 or so by just helping people that work for tips. They are more than appreciative and eager to help!

By: Karie

Karie — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:46:16 +0000

So many readers like myself love your blog. Thanks for all the great info and stories! Sorry you’re getting the occasional troll in the comments.
We mainly use carry on bags 90% of the time but for our family of five, we will sometimes check in just one large suitcase for all five of us with extra stuff that didn’t fit in the carry ons! The agent usually looks surprised when they see our family and say “that’s it??!?”