How can I bypass my baggage fees?

The 6 Best Ways To Avoid Checked Bag Fees

1. Fly with Airlines that Don’t Charge for Checked Baggage.
2. Earn Elite Status with an Airline.
3. Choose the Right Airline Credit Card.
4. Choose a Travel Card with an Airline Fee Credit.
5. Avoid Basic Economy.
6. Pack Light and Don’t Check a Bag.

What should you not pack when flying?

Each country’s government has slightly different rules about what can and can’t be brought aboard a plane, but as a general rule you should never put any of the following in your carry-on: firearms, explosives, baseball bats or other sporting equipment that could be used as weapons, self-defense sprays (such as mace).

How do you trick baggage weight?

The only ‘tricks’ I can suggest are four methods:

1. Put dense, heavy items in your carry-on.
2. Duty-free bags.
3. Devious and you’re stuffed if they check again – but you can get a friend to hold heavy stuff from your carry-on until you’ve had it weighed, and then put it back in.

How do I get a cheap checked bag?

How to avoid paying checked baggage fees

1. Know the fees.
2. Use the right credit card.
3. Book first or business class.
4. Get elite status or fly with someone who has it.
5. Use a military discount.
6. Check your bag at the gate.
7. Pack light.

What if my luggage is overweight spirit?

For overweight baggage, Spirit charges $30 for bags weighing 41 to 50 pounds, $55 for bags weighing 51 to 70 pounds, and $100 for bags weighing 71 to 100 pounds. If your bags are oversized (63 to 80 inches) then you will be charged $100; for special items over 80 inches, the fee is $150.

Is hair dryer allowed in flight?

Re: Hair dryer and Straightener in hand luggage? Yes, you may take both in your carry on baggage…

Is soap allowed in checked baggage?

In principle: yes you can. Some soaps contain glycerin, they did trigger a security alert. This was especially the case with homemade glycerin soap bars. Modern equipment should make the difference between a soap bar and other material.