How To Cancel An Airline Ticket: Quickly

Jaunted, one of my favorite travel blogs, just had an entry explaining that many airlines will refund your money if you cancel the purchase of an airline ticket within 24 hours. Some will hold a reservation for 24 hours without requiring any money down and others will issue a credit for a later purchase. Check it out.

All Aboard For Higher Bag Fees

All five remaining legacy airlines — Delta, United, US Airways, Continental and American — have jumped on board with higher fees for checked luggage.

The going rate is now $25 for the first checked bag and $35 for the second. Some airlines (not American) knock a few dollars off the fee if you pay in advance on the Internet, the Wall Street Journal notes.

Please note this: Southwest Airline still charges no fee for up to two checked bags per customer. That’s worth $120 round trip, at the going rates. JetBlue allows one bag at no extra charge.

Keep it in mind when you compare fares.