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New data suggests more travelers are checking bags, a shift from the long-held preference for carry-on luggage. The trend is influenced by travelers becoming accustomed to bag fees and more people ...
Delta and Southwest Airlines are increasing their checked bag fees. Delta's first checked bag will now cost $45, an increase of $10, for tickets purchased on or after April 8. Southwest will also ...
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JetBlue Airways was the first airline to raise checked baggage fees in response to increasing fuel prices. Now, nearly all of the biggest U.S.-based carriers have followed suit. Carriers have raised ...