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Bag fees going up on Virgin America

Luggage Increase

Bag fees going up on Virgin America

By eTN Staff Writer

Virgin America increased its baggage fees for all bookings made on or after February 12, 2010, for travel on or after March 1, 2010.

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American Airlines imposes bag embargo on flights to Dominican Republic and Haiti

Embargo On Oversize Bags

American Airlines imposes bag embargo on flights to Dominican Republic and Haiti

By eTN Staff Writer

American Airlines said today it will impose a 30-day bag embargo on all excess, oversize, and overweight baggage on flights to Santo Domingo, Santiago, and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.

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Summer box and bag embargo to begin on American Airlines

Limits To Certain Destinations

Summer box and bag embargo to begin on American Airlines

By eTN Staff Writer

Summer is fast approaching, so American Airlines and American Eagle, its regional affiliate, are reminding customers about the box and bag embargo on flights to certain destinations from June 6 throug

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AirTran is the latest airline to charge for first bag, too

AirTran

AirTran is the latest airline to charge for first bag, too

By orlandosentinel.com

Add AirTran Airways to the list of airlines charging passengers to check a single bag.

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United Airlines discounts fees to check first bag online and rescinds planned increase to second bag fee

Customers May Now Go Online To Pay Fees And Purchase Travel Options

United Airlines discounts fees to check first bag online and rescinds planned increase to second bag fee

By eTN Staff Writers

CHICAGO, IL – United is offering customers a 20 percent discount on the fee to check a first bag when they pay for it on united.com between November 10, 2008 and January 31, 2009.

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United's 2nd bag fee boost may spark airline trend

Skyway Robbery

United's 2nd bag fee boost may spark airline trend

By tbo.com

FORT WORTH, Texas - Do hefty checked-baggage fees have you packing light when you travel? You may need to pack even lighter.

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go! adding $25 charge for second checked bag

Hawaii's go! joins "charge-per-bag" club

go! adding $25 charge for second checked bag

It will soon cost $25 more to carry a canoe paddle, fishing gear, extra gift bag or any other form of second checked-in luggage when flying on go! airline.

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Travelers furious over American Airlines' plans to charge $15 fee for one checked bag

AA: Flying With A Bag? That'll Cost You.

Travelers furious over American Airlines' plans to charge $15 fee for one checked bag

First went the free meals, pillows, blankets and peanuts. Then came the extra fees for booking over the phone, flying your pet and checking a second bag.

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American Airline's new fee: $15 for first bag

Travel Light. Or Else...

American Airline's new fee: $15 for first bag

A word of advice for airline passengers: Travel light. Or else.

American Airlines announced Wednesday that it will charge most passengers $15 for the first piece of luggage they check.

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