Allegiant fees

Part of Allegiant Air’s success is the fees it charges for all sorts of extras. They quickly add up: Passengers paid an average $83 in fees round trip. Here is a sampling of some of the airline’s fees.

Booking a ticket on the Internet: $20

Booking on the phone: $50

Paying with a credit card instead of a debit card: $8

Advance seat assignments: $5-$75 each way, depending on route.

Placing a bag in the overhead bin: $10-$25 each way if prepaid, depending on route, and $50-$75 if purchased at the airport.

Checking luggage: $30-$70 if prepaid, depending on route, and $100-$150 if purchased at the airport.

Bottle of water onboard: $2.

Fruit and cheese plate: $5.

Beer: $5.

Early boarding: $5.

Bringing a pet in the cabin: $200, per person.

Source: Associated Press