Airlines are running off with bags of our money thanks to the added fees their charging for extra luggage.
The U.S. Transportation Department announced today that U.S. airlines raked in $2.57 billion (U.S.) in bag fees in 2010 and that figure is expected to top the $3 billion mark in 2011.
Most U.S. airlines this week announced they are raising the fees for second and third bags of luggage – you’ll be charged as much as $90 for a third bag of luggage on some airlines.
Soon you’ll be charged more for extra luggage than the air ticket is worth.
The extra bag fees mean more and more people are trying to stuff everything into their carry on to avoid the extra fees. This means less room in the overhead bins.
The airlines are taking advantage of that, too – some U.S. carriers have started charging $10 for priority boarding to let people get first dibs on the overheads.
American Airlines is now charging $19-$39 for “Express Seats” – they’re located in the first few rows of coach.
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