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Friday, July 24, 2009

American joins the bag-fee increase parade
American Airlines joined other carriers in announcing an increase in its fees for checked bags, effective Aug. 14. A first checked bag will now cost $20 and a seocnd one $30. American is not giving a $5 discount to passengers who check in and pay bag fees online, as US Airways and others are doing. American has a long list of exceptions for those who don't have to pay the bag fees on its Web site, www.aa.com,, using a homepage link that says "Important changes to checked bag charges."
Posted by Tom BELDEN @ 5:44 PM  Permalink | 1 comment
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:33 AM, 07/26/2009
    I used to like to fly American, too. But their planes are old and burn a lot of fuel.
    — cadguy


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About Tom Belden
Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.
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