Gang attacks near Haiti’s international and domestic airports in the capital left a police officer wounded and jetliners shot up on the tarmac Thursday, prompting two U.S.-based airlines to cancel flights out of Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Checking your bags has become more expensive across multiple major airlines. American Airlines this week announced that domestic bag fees would increase by as much as 33%. For domestic flights,
United Airlines said Friday that it is raising its fees for checking bags, following a similar move earlier this week by American Airlines. Starting with tickets booked Saturday, economy-class passengers on domestic flights will be charged $5 more. The fee for a second checked bag will also rise $5, climbing to $45 in advance online and $50 at the airport.
Suppose you're planning to fly domestically this year. In that case, you can expect to pay at least $143 for a flight, according to statistics from NetCredit. Of course, you may not have much.