Delta

Delta charges $15 for first checked bag, $25 for second checked bag

Atlanta, GA - Travelers booking flights with Delta Air Lines starting Wednesday will pay $15 for their first checked bag and $25 for a second checked bag, the airline has announced.

France

Tourist boat pilot handed initial charges

PARIS - Judicial officials say the pilot of a large tourist boat is facing preliminary charges in connection with last weekend's deadly sinking of a small boat on the Seine river.

Airlines

Why do airlines still float free drinks?

One by one, the nation's airlines have snatched back freebies that fliers once took for granted -- baggage checks, meals.

Airlines Have Discovered That Passengers Will Pay For Just About Anything

At least the air in the cabin's still free. It's free, right?

As far as airlines are concerned, you are no longer just a passenger. You are an opportunity to raise "ancillary revenue."

VFW vs. ATA

VFW says waive airline bag fees for troops

WASHINGTON - A U.S. veterans group called on airlines to stop charging an extra-bag fee to U.S. troops traveling to Iraq.

Airline fees

Airline fees: Who's the stingiest?

Curse you, JetBlue. That, at least, has been the flying public's response to news that the airline has found another long-taken-for-granted amenity and started charging for it.

Israel

Two Israelis won't face charges in alleged rape of Danish tourists

The state prosecutor in the southern district on Monday informed the lawyers of two young Israelis accused of raping a Danish tourist that they would drop the indictment against the two due to problem

Airlines' Fees Yet To Come...

Latest airline fee: pay to pee?

I think it was the "antler fee" that finally sent me around the bend.

Easyjet Vs. BAA

Easyjet to challenge increase in airline charges at Heathrow and Gatwick

UK based economy carrier Easyjet has announced that it is to seek a judicial review of price increases at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

According to The Times, the airline has retained London law firm Lane & Partners as its adviser and told both the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and airport operator BAA nine days ago that it ... read more

Continental To Be Charged With Manslaughter

French prosecutor wants U.S. airline charged over crash

PARIS - A French public prosecutor has asked judges to bring manslaughter charges against U.S. carrier Continental Airlines over the 2000 crash of a Concord flight that killed 113 people, the prosecutor's office said on Tuesday.

Airlines

Baggage becomes a big-ticket item

Forcing customers to pay for service previously included with ticket purchases, UAL Corp.'s United Airlines and US Airways Group Inc. will begin charging $50 round-trip for checking a second piece of luggage on May 5, and Southwest Airlines Co. has already implemented a similar fee for checking a third bag.