| Getting your luggage from Point A to Point B ought | | | | free, has started charging passengers on long flights |
| to be simple, but between TSA regulations and | | | | to Europe and Asia a stunning 120 pounds ($236) for |
| differing procedures at most airports, it's turning into | | | | each extra bag. Passengers on domestic flights will |
| one of the biggest challenges for travelers. And now | | | | have to pay 30 pounds ($59) for each additional bag, |
| two airlines - Spirit and British Airways - have | | | | while each additional piece of luggage on flights to |
| announced that they're going to start charging | | | | Europe will cost 60 pounds ($118). |
| passengers for the convenience if having their | | | | On the plus side, you now have more options for |
| suitcases loaded onto the plane. | | | | having your luggage delivered to your destination |
| Miramar, Fla.-based Spirit Airlines announced earlier this | | | | than ever before. Where shipping ski and golf |
| month that they'll be charging $5 for one or two | | | | equipment, excess baggage, or international delivery |
| checked bags if customers make reservations online. | | | | was once a huge headache, a number of companies |
| Travelers who don't use Spirit's online reservation | | | | have stepped up to the plate to serve travelers with |
| service will pay double -- $10 a piece for one or two | | | | special baggage needs. still offer the only service that |
| bags, and a whopping $100 for a third piece of | | | | ships luggage for cruise passengers. and both offer |
| checked luggage. You're still allowed one carry-on for | | | | door-to-door service that offers a range of methods |
| free, but Spirit's also going to charge $1 for soft | | | | for delivering regular luggage and odd-sized and |
| drinks, coffee and tea. The new policy affects all | | | | cumbersome baggage such as your skis, golf clubs, |
| flights taken after June 20. | | | | baby seat, surfboard or wheelchair make it from |
| They're not the first to do this, and certainly won't | | | | your home to your destination. They also work with |
| be the last. The small Dublin-based airline Ryanair | | | | business clients to deliver materials for conventions |
| began charging 3.50 euros per checked bag last year, | | | | and trade shows. You can find other companies that |
| and Air Canada offers passengers $5 off their fare if | | | | provide these services by searching "luggage |
| they don't check any luggage. And now British | | | | shipping" in Google or you can request these services |
| Airways, who still allows you one checked bag for | | | | through your travel agent. |