Recently, many airlines have instituted a policy of charging travelers for checked baggage. Those charges are payable directly to the airline at the time of check-in, and, as a result, are not included in the price of your Vacation.

Learn more about which airlines and what they are charging, as of the latest update on May 18, 2009.

Please note:

- Baggage rules and rates are subject to change at any time without notice.

- Standard baggage size allowance by carrier is 0-50 lbs and a maximum of 62 linear inches (length + width + height). Oversize baggage charges apply for luggage that exceeds these specified dimensions.

- Charges for more than two bags apply and vary by airline.

- Code Share: if your flight is a code share flight, the baggage policies will be dictated by the airline operating your flight.

- If you have purchased bulk fare tickets, your tickets will be issued upon full payment. Baggage fees will be determined based on the date your reservation was ticketed.

- Sporting equipment such as skis or golf clubs is considered a checked bag, subject to excess baggage fees, and must meet size and weight requirements.

- Some exceptions to baggage fees apply to specific customers who may be a member of a specific airline rewards program or for customers purchasing a premium or First / Business Class ticket.

- Please see specific carrier baggage rules for more details.

- N/A means that there is no effective ticketing date. All customers are subject to the baggage allowances indicated in the link above.