One of the best parts of a winter getaway at Snowshoe Mountain is getting a big mountain experience just a short drive from home. You can skip the delays, the baggage fees and all the hassles of flying. Pack up your friends, your family and all the gear you want - Your Trunk Is Free! At Snowshoe Mountain, we take you directly from your car to your vacation.
Below is a list of checked baggage fees for major US airlines. These fees are for domestic economy class travel, which sometimes pertains to Canada. If you are planning a ski vacation with your family, or if you are a heavy packer, you'll want to consider leaving the high costs of air travel at the terminal and plan a vacation to Snowshoe Mountain!
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Major US Airline Baggage Fees | ||
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Carrier |
First Bag / Second Bag (one-way) |
Oversize Bags (i.e. Skis & Snowboards) |
|
American |
$15 / $25 |
$150 |
|
Continental |
$15 / $25 |
$100 |
|
Delta |
$0 / $50 |
$175 |
|
Northwest |
$15 / $25 |
$100 |
|
United |
$15 / $50 |
$125 |
|
US Airways |
$15 / $25 |
$100 |
Baggage Costs for a Family of 4 Flying on Delta Airlines:
- 4 people with 2 checked bags each - $200 one-way, $400 roundtrip
- 2 bags of skis for the family - $350 one-way, $700 total
Total - $1100 in baggage fees! This does not include airfare!
Baggage costs for the same family driving to Snowshoe Mountain would be $0, and they would only need a tank of gas to get here!
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There are many exceptions to these fees. These fees are cumulative and double for roundtrip travel. These fees are subject to change, but correct to the best of our knowledge as of October 24, 2008. Source: Airfarewatchdog.com and Expedia.com
