How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
JUNE 5 - With Air Canada and Southwest the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost of such ancillary or "junk fees" Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The rise of airline fees for checked bags has led to significant profit increases for airlines, sparking outrage among consumers and politicians alike. Recent charges from Air Canada and Southwest are fueling frustrations about these "junk fees."
- $7.27 billion was generated by US airlines from check-in baggage fees last year.
- Jay Sorensen, of aviation consultancy IdeaWorks, notes that the trend started with FlyBe in 2006.
- Social media content on packing hacks for carry-on bags has surged, highlighting a shift in consumer behavior towards avoiding check-in fees.
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