When it comes to booking an airline ticket, there are so many fees attached to the ticket, you can’t even keep track of them.  Well, just when you think the fees are over with, you’re in for another surprise.  Upon arrival at the airport, you’re going to have to face a whole bunch of new fees that you may not even know about.

Checked-in luggage – The checked-in luggage fee is a new fee that most airlines have added due to fuel costs and other factors.  If you have more than one bag to check in or even one bag to check in, you’re probably going to have to pay.  This will all depend on the airline since they all vary.

3rd party fees – If you book with a company besides the airline themselves, you’re going to have to probably pay a 3rd party fee which will range anywhere from $5 and up.  This is why it’s always best to book directly with the airline to avoid this fee.

Luxury seating – When you fly, you may like to pick out your own seat.  In the past, you were able to pick your seat online and not see a fee.  Nowadays with higher gas prices and the poor economy, some airlines will charge you if you want to pick out your own seat.

Curb-side check in – Usually when the airline is busy, you may have to wait in line for a while.  The nice thing about most airlines is that they will offer services such as curb-side check-in.  Most airlines will charge you for this but the good thing is that it only usually will cost you a few bucks.  This, in my opinion is well worth it if the line is long inside.

Getting a paper ticket – To help save the environment, most airlines are now charging fliers a paper ticket fee.  To help save paper and the airlines time, they don’t want you to request a paper ticket, so they will tack on a charge of $50+ just for a piece of paper.  Simply print your ticket online and save that money.

Fuel surcharge – With the higher fuel costs, the  airlines have to pass on the difference to the customers.  Most of the times, you’ll see this surcharge on your ticket, so you won’t have to pay it at the counter or anything.  So, when there’s a gas crisis, chances are you’ll see a fuel charge on your ticket.