Airline Baggage Fees
All customers who purchase itineraries on this website that include airfare on the airlines listed below may be subject to additional fees that apply for checked baggage. Note that checked baggage policies vary by airline, frequent flyer status, booking class, travel destination, bag size and weight. These fees may apply if (1) you plan to check a bag or (2) you plan to carry sports equipment or an odd shaped item or (3) your bag exceeds airline weight limits.
The following airlines may charge fees from $10 to $25 for the second piece of checked baggage: Air Canada, Air Tran, American, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, Northwest, United and US Airways. Effective June 15, 2008, American will charge a $15 fee for the first piece of checked baggage. Note that all fees are at the discretion of the airlines and are subject to change without notice.
Hawaiian Air Interisland Fare Increase & Transpacific Second Bag Charge
On May 1, 2008, Hawaii interisland airfare on Hawaiian Airlines will be increasing by $5 to $20 per way in response to the continuing rise of operating costs, especially jet fuel. Hawaii interisland airfare between Honolulu and Kona or Hilo will rise by an additional $5 due to the length of these interisland flights.
Effective for travel from June 10, 2008, Hawaiian Airlines will begin assessing a $25 fee per way for passengers checking in a second piece of luggage on domestic flights between the Continental U.S. and Hawaii. The fee is not applicable for Hawaii interisland flights or transpacific international flights to the Philippines, Australia, American Samoa and Tahiti.
ATA Shuts Down Passenger Service
American Trans Air, more commonly known as ATA, has shut down all passenger operations and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. If you have purchased air or a package that includes flights on ATA from Air to Hawaii for travel on or after Thursday, April 3, 2008, please call us immediately at (866)444-4352 or email sales@onlinetravel-services.com to contact an agent about alternate travel arrangements.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds for ATA flights purchased either stand alone or together with a vacation package due to ATA's bankruptcy status. Our agents will do their best to accommodate you on new flights, or to alter any hotel, car rental and/or activity reservations already booked. Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.
Click on the links below for additional information:
ATA Airlines Discontinues All Operations
ATA Airlines Update
ATA Discontinues Flights, Files for Bankruptcy
Southwest Accommodates Displaced ATA Passengers
Download FAQ for ATA Customers
Download ATA Press Release
Download ATA T&C's Domestic
Download ATA T&C's Mainland
Aloha Airlines Shuts Down Passenger Operations
Aloha Airlines has announced that they will be terminating all passenger operations as of Monday, March 31, 2008. Our hearts go out to all the Aloha Airlines' employees adversely affected by the sudden closure of this beloved airline. If you have purchased air or a package that includes flights on Aloha Airlines for travel beyond March 31, 2008 from either Panda Travel or Aloha Airlines' website, you are advised to take the following steps:
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds for Aloha Airlines flights purchased either stand alone or together with a vacation package due to Aloha Airlines' bankruptcy status. Our agents will do their best to accommodate you on new flights, or to alter any hotel, car rental and/or activity reservations already booked. Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.
Click on the links below for additional information:
United Airlines to Help Aloha Airlines Customers
Hawaiian Air Offering Stand-by Service
Go! Offering Stand-by Service
Island Air FAQ on Aloha Airlines' Closing
Honolulu Advertiser's Extensive Coverage on Aloha Airlines' Closure
Information from Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau
Download Aloha Airlines Press Release
Download Aloha Airlines Information for Affected Travelers
Download Aloha Airlines Terms & Conditions
