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

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.

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Councils want to charge tourists for visits to the Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains

Councils want to charge tourists for visits to the Blue Mountains

Tourists will be forced to pay to visit world-heritage listed rainforests in New South Wales by money-hungry councils.

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Delta provides travel options to passengers affected by Hurricane Ida

No Fee For Travel Change

Delta provides travel options to passengers affected by Hurricane Ida

By eTN Staff Writer

Delta Air Lines announced today announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Hurricane Ida.

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US Department of Agriculture withdraws inspection fee increase

No Increase For Airlines And Passengers

US Department of Agriculture withdraws inspection fee increase

By eTN Staff Writer

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) withdrew the recently-published interim rule to increase the fees charged for certain agricultural quarantine

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United starts charging for second bag on international flights

United Airlines Second Bag Charge

United starts charging for second bag on international flights

United Airlines joins the ranks of other major US carriers in charging a fee for a second checked bag for international flights.

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Hawaiian Airlines joins Go! in shaking down island-hopping tourists and locals

Hawaiian Air To Charge For First Checked Bag

Hawaiian Airlines joins Go! in shaking down island-hopping tourists and locals

HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines says it will join its competitors in charging a fee for the first checked bag on interisland flights.

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Virgin America to charge to check a single bag

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.

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The next airline fee: Pay toilets?

Fee To Pee

The next airline fee: Pay toilets?

By msnbc.msn.com

The next time you need a restroom at 35,000 feet, better hope you have some change in your pocket.

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Frontier Airlines implements flat fee for same-day schedule changes

Costs Less Than Changes Made Prior To Travel Date?

Frontier Airlines implements flat fee for same-day schedule changes

By eTN Staff Writer

DENVER, CO - Frontier Airlines today announced a new customer-friendly change to its policy regarding same-day confirmed flights.

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

Delta

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

By allheadlinenews.com

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.

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Airline sorry for false legs fee

Jet2

Airline sorry for false legs fee

By bbc.co.uk

An airline has apologised for charging an amputee who wanted to take a spare pair of prosthetic legs on holiday an additional £10 each way.

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Baggage fee waived for Continental Chase credit and debit cardmembers

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.

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Air Canada eliminates second bag fee

Also Folds Fuel Surcharges Into Advertised Fares

Air Canada eliminates second bag fee

By eTN

MONTREAL (September 18, 2008) - Air Canada announced today that in response to decreasing fuel prices, the airline is eliminating all second checked-bag charges implemented this spring and will be inc

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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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United Airlines increases fee to check a second bag

Free Increases From $25 To $50 One Way

United Airlines increases fee to check a second bag

By eTN

CHICAGO, IL (September 15, 2008) – United is increasing the service fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight from $25 to $50 one way.

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Continental says luggage fee to generate $100 mln

Continental Airlines

Continental says luggage fee to generate $100 mln

By news.yahoo.com

CHICAGO - Continental Airlines on Thursday said it expects to see $100 million in revenue and cost savings related to a new $15 dollar bag-check fee.

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Continental Airlines announces fee for first checked bag on domestic flights

OnePass Mileage Bonus Program Changes Also Announced

Continental Airlines announces fee for first checked bag on domestic flights

By eTN

HOUSTON, TX (September 5, 2008) – Continental Airlines today announced a
$15 service fee for the first checked bag for certain customers who purchase economy-class tickets.

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