RESOURCES FOR RACE DIRECTORS

Flying to Your Race: New 2008 Airline Fees

* Air Canada: $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 15. 

* AirTran : $10 each way for a second checked bag starting May 15.

* Alaska Airlines and Horizon: $15 to book flights through reservation agents or airport sales desk starting May 21.

* American Airlines: $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 12; $3 for snacks, $5 for "fresh light meals" on domestic flights (sandwiches or wraps, no vegetarian options); eliminated online booking bonus of 500 miles for round-trip first- or business-class tickets, and 250 miles for round-trip coach fares.

* Continental: $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 5.

* Delta: $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 5; airline provides complimentary snacks, but some snacks and meals cost an extra $1 to $8, depending on the item.

* JetBlue: $10 for extra legroom, and $20 each way for a second checked bag starting June 1.

* Northwest: $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 5.

* Spirit: $10 fee for checked luggage reserved online, and a $20 fee for luggage checked at the airport.

* Southwest: $25 each way for a third checked bag, and $50 for the fourth through ninth bags.

* United: $25 each way for a second checked bag; $5 for snack boxes, with sandwiches and salads available at varying prices; increased ticket change fee; Saturday night stays are now required for tickets in 65 percent of the markets it serves.

* US Airways: $25 each way for a second checked bag; eliminated the 500-mile minimum mileage award granted for short-haul flights; will charge between $5 and $30 each way for aisle and window seats starting May 7, matching other carriers.

* Virgin America: $25 each way for a second checked bag starting May 15. 

For more information see: www.smartertravel.com