The Baggage Fees Go Up, Up and Up

American Airlines just announced that they will not only charge for the second piece of luggage checked in, but for the first one as well. So - $15 for the first, and $25 for the second.

A lot of airlines have used this month to introduce fees for checking in a second piece of luggage for certain routes. A few airlines have been charging for every piece of checked luggage for a while. But now the big names like United, Delta and Continental are assessing a $25 fee to check in bag number two. Free no more!

Airlines outside of the United States are also getting into the act. Okay, stop the fuel prices from rising any more already, and give all of us a break. Have to say I have been noticing the fuel costs not only at the pump, on airfares, and on bags but even on groceries as well.

For a humorous take on the baggage situation as it gets out of hand, check out About's Guide to Hawaii Travel, who has written about other fees that airlines could look to in order to compensate for rising fuel costs.

Baggage Policies (including the new fees) for:
US legacy carriers
Low cost airlines in the US
Non-US airlines

image courtesy of Arlene Fleming