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title: "The Friendly Skies: How To Avoid Airline Baggage Fees"
description: Baggage fees are an unavoidable part of air travel, right? Not necessarily. Domestic airlines will waive their checked bag fees for travelers who meet certain requirements, such as elite members or travelers paying with a certain credit card. The key is knowing where to look. In a recent article from Money, they looked at all 6 major US carriers to identify ways to save the next time you fly.
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October 17, 2019

# The Friendly Skies: How To Avoid Airline Baggage Fees

Baggage fees are an unavoidable part of air travel, right? Not necessarily. Domestic airlines will...

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Baggage fees are an unavoidable part of air travel, right? Not necessarily. Domestic airlines will waive their checked bag fees for travelers who meet certain requirements, such as elite members or travelers paying with a certain credit card. The key is knowing where to look. In a recent article from Money, they looked at all 6 major US carriers to identify ways to save the next time you fly.[![Click Here to Read](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/424177/7731a5ea-586f-49bd-be90-876f31651956.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/424177/7731a5ea-586f-49bd-be90-876f31651956)

 

 

 

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