| In days not too long ago, bringing along a few extra | | | | luggage and they don't penalize you as badly as other |
| bags when you flew to Miami was not a big deal, and | | | | airlines for doing what is only natural. |
| most airlines charged very little if anything to check in | | | | You should also pack smarter in order to make sure |
| a few bags for each person who had a ticket. | | | | that the cheap Miami flight that you are planning |
| Nowadays, however, that trend is definitely changing, | | | | doesn't end up costing you more. Bring less baggage |
| and most airlines are charging as much for every little | | | | with you when you travel, and understand the |
| 'extra' that was once considered standard - as they | | | | guidelines for the airline that you will be using when |
| possibly can. The baggage fee increase amounted to | | | | packing. It also pays to weight your bags before you |
| an additional $1.5 billion dollars in 2008, which has | | | | leave home so that you are not over the weight limit |
| caused other airlines that had not originally | | | | for both traditional luggage and carry-on bags. |
| participated in charging flyers these additional fees to | | | | And speaking of your carry-on bag, you need to |
| follow suit. Learning to avoid baggage fees, or at | | | | cleverly pack it with as much as you possibly can. |
| least reduce the amount of fees that you pay for | | | | Most airlines have little to say about the bag that you |
| checking your bags - is important to making sure that | | | | bring on the plane with you, as long as it is standard |
| your flight to Miami is as cheap as possible. | | | | sized and will fit in the overhead compartment. |
| Before you book your ticket to Miami, keep in mind | | | | Choose a soft-sided bag that will stretch to capacity |
| that the airline that you fly with may charge | | | | in order to accommodate the most travel essentials. |
| differently than others. U.S. Airways, for example, | | | | If you are a frequent flyer, a flyer with gold member |
| charges a $15 fee for your first bag if you check | | | | status with a particular airline, a passenger in first |
| your bag in advance online or $20 for your first bag | | | | class, or a member of the U.S. military, you may be |
| if you don't pay in advance for this service. Alaska | | | | exempt from paying baggage fees. If you fall under |
| Airlines charges $15 for your first checked bag and | | | | any of these categories, be sure to let the airline |
| $25 for the second. Southwest Airlines doesn't | | | | know when you check in at the gate. You can avoid |
| charge for checking up to two bags, and Jet Blue | | | | excess baggage fees on your trip home if you |
| Airways does not charge for the first bag checked. | | | | package all of your purchases and souvenirs and ship |
| Perhaps reducing the cost of your ticket and finding | | | | them via the U.S. Mail, FedEx, or UPS. |
| the cheapest flight to Miami involves scouting ticket | | | | These tips and tricks can help you save money on |
| prices with the latter two airlines first - since they | | | | your Miami cheap flight so that you'll have more to |
| realize the obvious - that all travelers will carry some | | | | spend when you get to your destination. |