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Airline Fees

New airline charges taking off

By TERRY MAXON

Baggage fees, the golden goose for airlines desperate for more cash, are bringing in billions of dollars in revenues for U.S. airlines.

You Can Call It A Change But It Is Still An Increase

As airlines run out of new fees the old fees go up

By eTN Staff Writer

What used to cost US$20 for the first checked bag and US$30 for the second, will now cost you US$25 and US$35, repectively, on American Airlines beginning on February 1, 2010.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest ad campaign took time to resonate with fliers

Southwest Airlines decided to fly solo as other U.S. airlines rolled out fees last year.

Airlines Warned To Not Set Arbitrary Limits On Reimbursements

US DOT issues guidance letter to airlines on lost, damaged, or delayed baggage benefits

By eTN Staff Writer

On October 9, 2009, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a guidance letter to the airlines asking that they review their policies related to the reimbursement of passengers’ expenses rel

American Airlines & Virgin America

Airlines changing baggage fees again

By eTN Staff Writer

Airlines collected about US$566 million in baggage fees in the first three months of 2009, up from about US$123 million in the same period last year, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statisti

H.R. Bill 2870

Carry-on baggage size requirements may go universal in the US

By eTN Staff Writer

United States House of Representatives by Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) has submitted a bill that seeks to set one enforceable standard for all bags carried onboard US commercial aircraft.

Baggage Fees

A billion reasons to charge for luggage

By cnn.com

NEW YORK - The round of baggage fees that came last year may have annoyed the heck out of customers, but according to government figures, they were a billion-dollar lifesaver for cash-strapped airline

Virgin America

Virgin America to charge to check a single bag

By reuters.com

Virgin America introduced a $15 fee to check a single bag, falling in line with other U.S. carriers that use such fees to generate revenue as the economic recession weighs on travel demand.

Airline Industry

Airlines lose record amount of luggage

By AFP

LONDON — Airlines worldwide failed to recover more than one million bags in 2007 after mishandling a record 42 million, a British consumer watchdog said Tuesday, citing industry figures.

US Airways Flight 1549

US Airways sends $5,000 to passengers in crash-landing

By cnn.com

U.S.

Baggage Fees

$100 for a suitcase?!?: It's time to bag airline baggage fees

By nj.com

"A hundred bucks?"

Tucson Intl. Airport - Airline Scales Out Of Whack

15 airline scales fail state inspection

By kvoa.com

Three state investigators with the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures went to the Tucson International Airport Tuesday to check the scales. All 15 scales investigators checked failed at TIA.

Baggage Fees

What it costs an airline to fly your luggage

By azcentral.com

As you head off on your Thanksgiving travels this week and prepare to pay airline baggage fees, you may wonder what it actually costs the airline to fly your 40-pound suitcase.

In Anticipation Of Increased Holiday Travel

American Airlines implements bag embargo during holiday season to select Latin American & Caribbean destinations

By eTN Staff Writer

FORT WORTH, TX - In anticipation of increased holiday travel to and from certain cities in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, American Airlines and American Eagle are implementing their customa

First Checked Bag

Baggage fee waived for Continental Chase credit and debit cardmembers

By eTN

HOUSTON, TX – Continental Airlines announced today that effective immediately it will waive fees for the first checked bag for Continental Airlines Chase credit and debit cardmembers.

'Overweight" Baggage

Inspections show inaccurate airline scales may cost travelers money

Before packing your suitcase and heading to the airport this holiday season, consider this: The airline's baggage scale may be the reason you're paying extra for an overweight bag.

As Expected, Another Airline Begins Charging For First Checked Bag

Frontier Airlines announces fee for first checked bag

By eTN

DENVER, CO (September 12, 2008) - Frontier Airlines announced today it will begin charging a $15 fee for a first checked bag, effective for travel on or after November 1, 2008.