![]() The extra-fee game is not limited to the airlines. 22, Hawaiian charges $602 one-way, while Qantas charges $961 for a one-way flight. Meals are additional, but it’s difficult to find out how much they are until you’ve booked your tickets.īoth Hawaiian and Qantas also offer nonstop flights from Honolulu to Sydney. You don’t have to pick a seat in advance, but you’ll likely end up in the middle somewhere. On Jetstar, a standard seat assignment ranges from $7-$25. To bring an extra bag in the cabin with you costs an extra $43 (both bags may not exceed 30 pounds). A checked bag of up to 44 pounds costs $39 when booked in advance. One small carry-on (up to 15 pounds) is included. If you click through to book, Jetstar actually lists the option as a starter fare. 22, Jetstar has a flight from Honolulu to Sydney for $287 one-way. Jetstar is owned by Qantas and flies from Honolulu nonstop to both Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. Checking in online is free.Įven with the extra charges, Norse’s one-way tickets are cheaper than flights on Delta or United, which range from $573-$636 one-way.įlights on Jetstar always leap to the top of the page when I’m looking at flights to Australia. If you just show up at the airport to check in, the cost is an extra $10. Then, to get “priority boarding” is another $15 per person. Norse gives you the option of skipping the line at the airport for $20. The “main meal” served after take-off costs $30 when ordered in advance. To get an assigned seat costs between $25 and $120 one-way. But a regular-sized carry-on (up to 22 pounds) costs $45 each way. A small carry-on such as a purse is included. Norse is a new airline flying nonstop from Los Angeles to Oslo. Other international airlines have the extra-fee game refined to a fine art. Coming back from London to Anchorage cost 22,500 miles and $218 in fees ($242 total). If you fly on American, it’s 30,000 Alaska Air miles and $24 between Anchorage and London. 16, it costs another 40,000 miles and $489 in fees. To fly to London on British Airways at the end of September, it’s 40,000 Alaska Air miles one way, plus $290 in fees. Many travelers have saved their frequent flyer miles for a trip to Europe. Or, pay the $150 upcharge, which includes your checked baggage fee, seat selection and all the “main” coach benefits. If you want to check a bag to Europe and you have a Basic Economy ticket, be prepared to shell out an extra $150. Travelers won’t earn SkyMiles points, won’t receive seat assignments and are the last to board. Between Anchorage and London, Delta is charging $690 roundtrip, starting Sept. United and Sun Country prohibit travelers from bringing a standard carry-on suitcase aboard without paying extra money if you purchase the cheapest ticket.Īt least Delta and Alaska allow local residents two free checked bags, as long as you belong to their loyalty plan (Club 49 or SkyMiles).īetween Alaska and Europe, there are some signs that the basic airfare costs are beginning to come down. Prepare to pay still more for extra-legroom seats (Premium on Alaska Air or Comfort+ on Delta). It’s an extra $30 each way to upgrade to a “main cabin” coach fare. There are few, if any, pre-reserved seats available and Basic Economy travelers are the last to board - so there’s less overhead bin space available. Delta will not credit any Skymiles to your account with a Basic Economy ticket. At that level, travelers give up quite a bit: Alaska Air limits mileage accrual to 30% of miles flown. But that’s the Saver or Basic Economy fare level. There’s a 21-day advance purchase requirement. When it comes to airline tickets, most domestic carriers go out of their way to discourage travelers from buying the cheapest fare.īetween Anchorage and Seattle, the cheapest fare is $157 one-way. These days, since most travelers try and plan trips on their own, it’s more challenging to get a clear picture of that simple question: “How much will it cost?” Spoiler: It’s more expensive than you think. People would call up and ask agents to price out a trip all the time. First class or coach? Fancy hotel or camping? Are you going for a weekend or a week?įor years (OK, decades) I worked in the retail travel business. ![]() The answer depends on a wide variety of factors. One of the first questions I have is, “How much will it cost?” That includes connecting with old friends or exploring a new country. There’s plenty to do when planning for a getaway. It’s easy to get excited about going on a trip. ![]()
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