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Frontier Airlines announces fee for first checked bag

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.

SmarterTravel asks how much that free ticket costs?

BOSTON, MA (September 10, 2008) - Since 1981, the value proposition underlying the airlines' popular loyalty programs has been simple and straightforward: earn miles; redeem them for a free ticket.

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.

Surfers fume over airlines' rising board fees

It might be "surf's up" in Costa Rica, but swelling airline fees are wiping out surfers hoping to catch the next big wave.

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."

American waives extra-bag fee for GIs

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines announced Wednesday it would waive the fee it charges for a third bag checked by active-duty members of the military.

Airlines' rising fees confuse and anger their passengers

Rising airline fees reached new milestones last week with a charge for pillows and blankets and record charges for frequent-flier award tickets.

U.S. airline adds fees for awards travelers

American Airlines, the large U.S.

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.

Airlines do their best to steal your money. Don't just stand there, steal it back.

The airlines don't want you to read this.

Airline bag fees face uncertain future

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Large airlines are reporting millions of dollars of new revenue from recently introduced bag-checking fees, but whether the practice can continue remains an open question.

Hawaiian Air joins fee craze

Hawaiian Airlines said Wednesday it will charge a $15 fee for the first checked bag on flights between Hawaii and the mainland, joining a growing number of carriers with the first-bag fee.

Hawaiian Airlines matches competitors with new fees

HONOLULU, HI (July 30, 2008) - In response to the unprecedented economic challenges facing the airline industry, Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it is matching certain fees that its major competi

Hawaii airline launches baggage fee

Air travelers griped yesterday about the latest fee tacked on to the ticket price: $10 for their first piece of checked luggage on go! airline.

Northwest Airlines cutting 2,500 frontline and management jobs

MINNEAPOLIS - Northwest Airlines Corp.

That airline voucher could cost you

Every now and then, airlines throw passengers a bone.

Days of oversize airline carry-ons are limited

Admit it. That chunky carry-on bag of yours would never fit into the sample box displayed outside the airport gate.

Don't expect that bag to get a free ride for long.

Delta rebates will address baggage fees

Delta Air Lines Inc. is offering rebates on its $25 second-checked-bag fee to some customers after receiving comments about how the fee was implemented.

Ottawa airport cuts airline fees to aid sector in 'crisis'

OTTAWA - Terminal fees at Ottawa airport will be cut five per cent on July 1, saving airlines around $600,000, the Ottawa International Airport Authority's chief executive said Monday.