Recently I read about a new fee charged by some airlines.
It’s called a gate service fee. What does the mean?
If you get to the gate with a bag you’re not able to stow in the overhead bin or beneath the seat in front of you, United and American have created a new fee of $25 to check that bag at the gate. This used to be free…
United calls it a “gate handling charge.” American calls it a “gate service fee.”
Does this mean it’s a penalty on top of a fee?