Virgin Galactic Spaceflight: Will Hidden Fees Increase Cost?

Wi-Fi and Extra Legroom May Add to Price 

Virgin Galactic is accepting applications for space travel. The two-and-a-half- hour trip sounds great.

Who wouldn't want to stare out a porthole and say, "Hey, I think I see the Red Lobster by my uncle's house."

But traveling into the heavens isn't cheap. According to CNN.com, the ticket will set you back $250,000.

And as frequent flyers know, carriers often assess additional fees.

So before blasting off, consider these potential charges, along with my best guess on cost.

Oversize Baggage

The hefty ticket price for a trip into the stratosphere will certainly include one suitcase. At least I hope it will.

Just beware, heavy luggage may cost extra.

No worries if you only plan to bring opera glasses, jammies, and ChapStick.

But if you're like me - nervous the ship may touch down to investigate a distress signal on a dormant planet - you may pack snowmobile boots, a war hammer, and body armor.

Baggage Fee: $5,000

Wi-Fi

Internet access on the flight may be irresistible.

Imagine snapping a selfie while wearing Spock ears, then uploading it to Facebook. 

You'll get more "likes" than a lab pup splashing in a kiddie pool.

The fun may continue on Twitter as you make your friends jealous with such posts as:

• I'm in orbit and you're not. 
• Just drank a vodka and Tang - Happy hour is out of this world! 
• This is what the fox says: I'm in space ace ace ace ace ace. 

Internet Fee: $7,500

Snacks

Some people may be so excited to be in the cosmos their appetite is diminished.

Not me. I'm always hungry.

And I'd like something more substantial than a handful of peanuts or a Biscoff cookie.

If history is any guide, snacks may set you back plenty.

Sample Menu Fee:

• Fruit and Cheese Plate: $250 
• Pesto Pork Slider: $375 
• Snack Box: $137 

Extra legroom

Think you'd like to stretch out a little during the flight?

Not so fast.

Upgrading to a premium seat may cost you.

But it may be worth it to avoid banging your knees on the millionaire in front of you who's fully reclined.

Imagine that dirty look.

To have your fee waived, volunteer to sit in an exit row.

Just know you have the responsibility of deploying a 10,000-mile-long emergency slide.

Yikes!

Seat Upgrade Fee: $15,000

In-Flight Entertainment

Sure the initial launch may be riveting.

But after a few hours of a somewhat monotonous view, your mind may start to wonder what's showing on the in-flight entertainment console.

For a few bucks, you may be able to watch popular shows like "Boardwalk Empire," or "Manimal."

Entertainment Fee: $8,500

So there you have it. A few fees that may creep up if you should venture into the ozone.

See you in the space!