Thank you all for this info. In reality I'm okay with paying $60 for a one big suitcase, but I have premonition that this may be the next area where the airlines will be targeting for additional fees. Some now charge a fee for carry-on bags, though most do not. I'm thinking their next step may be based on the actual weight of the bag you are checking. For example, something like $1 for each pound your bag weighs above 30 pounds. This really isn't so far fetched IMO. I never thought airlines would charge a fee for seat selection, either. But, everything you guys are sharing is valuable and that's what forums like this one are for.