American Airlines joins rivals in hiking US baggage fees by $5
American Airlines Group said Thursday it would raise domestic US baggage fees by $5, joining major rivals in the price hike amid higher fuel costs. The largest US airline said it would hike the price of a first checked bag by $5 to $30 and the second bag to $40 in the first price increase since 2010. Other US airlines, including Delta, United Continental and JetBlue, have also announced price hikes recently. The moves come at a time when Congress is considering whether to require the US DoT to assess if airline baggage and ticket change fees are “reasonable and proportional.” Airlines have cited rising costs as a concern, with high fuel prices and bumps in salaries and benefits for pilots, flight attendants and mechanics pushing up operating expenses. <br/>
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American Airlines joins rivals in hiking US baggage fees by $5
American Airlines Group said Thursday it would raise domestic US baggage fees by $5, joining major rivals in the price hike amid higher fuel costs. The largest US airline said it would hike the price of a first checked bag by $5 to $30 and the second bag to $40 in the first price increase since 2010. Other US airlines, including Delta, United Continental and JetBlue, have also announced price hikes recently. The moves come at a time when Congress is considering whether to require the US DoT to assess if airline baggage and ticket change fees are “reasonable and proportional.” Airlines have cited rising costs as a concern, with high fuel prices and bumps in salaries and benefits for pilots, flight attendants and mechanics pushing up operating expenses. <br/>
