You should have a heart attack. You're lucky you are not a paying passenger who doesn't read the rules. Paying pax who read and know the rules fly confirmed and much cheaper than you think. As a Jumpseater or non-rev you're covered (since the captain/airline is accommodating you). Normally however, if you were a paying passenger, small carry-ons 16X14X12 are free. Regular carry-ons 22X18X10 and that can fit in the overhead bin are $45 gate purchase, $40 ticket counter purchase, and $30 online purchase.

Effective Nov 6th, regular carry-on fees become $100, $50, and $35, respectively.

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