American, Alaska Latest U.S. Airlines To Hike Bag Fees As Fuel Costs Spike

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American Airlines and Alaska Air Group are the latest U.S. carriers to raise fees for checked baggage, coming as operators look to offset higher jet fuel costs. Going into effect on April 9, American will increase those fees for domestic and short-haul international travel by an extra $10 for the...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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