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Airlines collect record 7 billion in baggage and change fees
A government GAO report shows US carriers earned 7.1 billion in bag and change fees last year, up from 6.3 billion in 2010 after inflation. Consumer groups fault opaque pricing while airlines defend options and competition. The report notes higher combined airfares with fees, disclosures improve but remain unclear online.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Airlines
Government Accountability Office
GAO
Bill Nelson
D-Fla
William McGee
Consumer Reports
McGee
Airlines For America
Bureau of
Richard Blumenthal
D-Conn
Department’s
Bureau of Transportation Statistics