BaggageIQ

BaggageIQ is a browser extension designed to reveal the true cost of flights by factoring in baggage and seat selection fees directly within search results on major travel booking sites. com, and Expedia. The extension highlights the difference between the headline fare and the final amount travelers will pay, correcting the displayed price with a red annotation and substituting it with the real total.

The tool incorporates a bundled database covering 109 airlines, with detailed baggage allowances and fee breakdowns for various fare tiers and routes. It automatically accounts for baggage fees, seat selection charges, and travel card benefits, ensuring that users see a comprehensive cost comparison without needing to click through to checkout. BaggageIQ also supports features like a best-value score badge, upgrade advice, a price-position bar, and seat fee calculations for standard, preferred, extra legroom, and exit row seats. Users can specify their seat preferences and see the corresponding fees reflected in the total price. The extension recognizes 62 travel cards and 80 associated benefits, applying complex rules such as which cards grant free bags or cover seat fees, and stamps these adjustments inline for clarity.

BaggageIQ operates on desktop versions of Chrome, Edge, Brave, Firefox, and Safari, with installation available through each browser's respective add-on store. Users can enable the extension per site, and all features are delivered locally, with no tracking, account creation, or login required. The extension maintains privacy by not transmitting card information to servers and does not use cookies.

The service is entirely free to use, with no subscription, paywall, or affiliate commissions. All features are available at no cost, and the extension is presented as a side project rather than a commercial product. BaggageIQ is aimed at travelers seeking transparent flight pricing and a more informed booking experience.