1 personal item free; carry-on free except Blue Basic; first checked $35–$45.
Carrier register
Twelve carriers tracked by the almanac.
The airlines that fly most of the New England routes we chart. Use this register as a quick reference for cabins, baggage, and hubs — official terms always live on the carrier's site.
JetBlue Airways
B6
HubsBOS, JFK, FLL
CabinsCore, Even More Space, Mint
Delta Air Lines
DL
HubsATL, JFK, BOS
CabinsMain, Comfort+, First, Delta One
Carry-on free; first checked $35; SkyMiles status waives fees.
American Airlines
AA
HubsDFW, CLT, MIA, BOS focus
CabinsMain, Main Plus, Premium Economy, Business, First
Basic Economy no carry-on overhead; first checked $35–$40.
United Airlines
UA
HubsEWR, ORD, IAH
CabinsEconomy, Premium Plus, Polaris, First
Basic Economy no overhead carry-on; first checked $35–$40.
Southwest Airlines
WN
HubsBWI, MDW, DEN
CabinsSingle cabin; Business Select, Anytime, Wanna Get Away+
Two free checked bags. No assigned seats.
Spirit Airlines
NK
HubsFLL, MCO
CabinsBig Front Seat available
Everything à la carte. Buy bags online for lowest fee.
Frontier Airlines
F9
HubsDEN
CabinsSingle cabin with extra-legroom rows
Bundles often cheaper than separate add-ons.
Allegiant Air
G4
HubsSanford, Punta Gorda
CabinsSingle cabin
All extras paid; limited schedule.
Aer Lingus
EI
HubsDUB
CabinsSmart, Plus, Advantage, Business
One free carry-on; checked varies by fare class.
Icelandair
FI
HubsKEF
CabinsEconomy Light/Standard/Comfort, Saga Premium
Stopover in Reykjavik allowed at no airfare premium.
British Airways
BA
HubsLHR
CabinsWorld Traveller, Premium, Club World, First
One free checked; Basic fares may exclude seat selection.
TAP Air Portugal
TP
HubsLIS
CabinsDiscount, Basic, Classic, Plus, Business
Free stopover in Lisbon program.