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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 22, 2014

Page

9

Airlines disclose seat bag fees to travelers nationwide

Washington government proposes rules requiring upfront details on fees for the first and second checked bags advance seat carry on and other services. The Transportation Department aims to apply these disclosures across phone in person and online purchases to curb hidden charges and prevent lure of low fares with hidden add ons.

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Airline bag fees and surcharges reshape US air travel

A 2008 overview notes carriers impose baggage and change fees to raise revenue as fuel costs surged. Typical bag fees reach 35 dollars for a second suitcase, contributing about 3.4 billion dollars last year, with change fees adding 2.8 billion. Critics warn excessive fees distort choices and markets while industry groups argue proposed rules overreach.

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