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The late summer season, August and September, is characterized by the lowest prices on air travel tickets to Tampa. The unbearable heat, high humidity level, and perceived threat of hurricanes keep a lot of tourists away, and the prices become very low. People able to tolerate the weather conditions (or staying in hotels with good indoor facilities) can get the best deals on tickets.

The most popular period is between December and April when snowbirds and whole families go on vacation to escape from the cold weather of northern cities. Besides, prices increase during spring break season, the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, the NFL season (Buccaneers), and the NHL season (Lightning). Flight prices from the cities with cold winters (New York, Boston, Chicago) are 50-80% higher in the peak months compared to late summer.

CLT accommodates more than 50 million passengers a year and works as an important East Coast hub. 

American Airlines:

• Carry-on and personal items included in Main Cabin; only a personal item in Basic Economy.
• CLT is an important hub of American Airlines, which provides the widest range of direct flights to the East Coast, Midwest, and Caribbean.

Southwest Airlines:

• Two free checked bags and no change or cancellation fees.
• Has strong operations in Charlotte and provides good connections to the Southeast, Midwest, and West. Usually provides great value for families and vacationers.

Frontier Airlines:

• Very low base prices, with add-on charges for carry-ons, checked baggage, and seating assignments.
• The best airline for those who like traveling light and do not mind being charged in an unbundled fashion. Bundling is an option if you can crunch the numbers.

Delta Air Lines:

• Carry-on and personal item baggage allowance included in the ticket for Main Cabin.
• Provides good connections via its Atlanta and Detroit hubs; very popular among travelers from the Midwest and the Northeast.

United Airlines:

• Carry-on and personal item baggage allowance included in the ticket for Economy.
• Provides good connections via its Chicago, Washington Dulles, and Newark hubs; good for travelers from the Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest.

Since CLT is a hub for ultra-low-cost airlines, the fees can greatly affect the end total of your trip. Airlines like Frontier and Spirit (operating at CLT) use unbundling, which means that the basic fare is just the price of a seat, while other extras, such as overhead baggage, checked luggage, seating assignment, or priority boarding, are charged as separate fees that may add up more than a full-price ticket on American or Southwest.

Before making a booking, check:

• Whether the ticket you are purchasing has overhead baggage included or a personal one only.
• If the airline's policy on the dimensions of personal baggage is very strict (the gate staff is very picky).
• Whether the ticket is changeable or refundable (most Basic Economy and ultra-low-cost tickets aren't).
• If any resort fees, parking fees, or insurance for rental car have been bundled into the package.

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