Domestically in the USA I fly ONLY Southwest and Jet Blue if I can because they allow free checked bags. Going to Europe, I usually fly US Air, but you get one free checked bag on International flights.

I have a guitar that gets carried on so I have to check my suitcase. The legacy carriers (United, American and the evil Delta) are nickel and diming us a-plenty. Talk about class warfare...it certainly is evident with the airlines.

BTW-my non-stop Jet Blue flight for early Feb. from Boston to SF was $271 round trip.

Deb