• Introduction
• 1. Carry On to Put Fees in Check
• 2. If You Must Check Bags, Check Wisely
• 3. Pack Sweet Dreams With You
• 4. BYOH: Bring Your Own Headset
• 5. Fight In-Flight Food Fees
• 6. Let Your Hotel Foot the Bill
• 7. Fly Southwest for Freedom From Fees
• 8. Join the Club
• 9. Don’t Get Beat on Your Seat
• 10. Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease

Fight In-Flight Food Fees

Who would've ever thought that we would one day actually miss airline food?! As hard as it is to believe, that day is here, with Continental the only remaining carrier to still provide complimentary meals, and more than half of domestic airlines now charging even for light snacks. Fight back against those pricey in-flight food fees by packing a brown bag meal ahead of time to carry on. Some airlines are extending this fee frenzy to non-alcoholic beverages, as well – in fact, you’ll pay as much as $3 for bottled water if you’re flying with Spirit! Since TSA regulations bar travelers from bringing their own water through security checkpoints, try bringing an empty bottle and filling it up at the airport water fountain and adding an iced tea or sport drink mix, many of which are now served in single sizes. It may be a little more work but it’s better than shelling out $3 for water. 

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