Airfare is expensive enough as it is, but the added fees make things worse.
Some of the discount airlines (think: Spirit, WOW Air and Allegiant) charge for everything from seat selection to printing your boarding pass. Some airlines even charge for carry-on luggage any bigger than a purse or small backpack. But if there's one thing airlines agree on, it's charging for regular ol' checked baggage.
With few exceptions, you'll always have to pay to check a bag for in-flight storage.
If you're looking for ways to avoid paying for checked bags, you're in luck. Here are five of the best strategies anyone can use:
