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Airlines raked in $33 billion in 2023 from checked luggage fees. And they are poised to increase that revenue by increasing the cost. American announced it was raising its luggage fee to $35 if paid online and $40 at the airport, an increase from $30. Other airlines are expected to raise theirs as well.
The first way to avoid the fee is the obvious one. Don’t check a bag. I’ve turned into a carry-on only girl from fear of lost luggage and take my Away carry-on everywhere.
The second is to use a credit card that gives you a free checked bag.
– Jan Schroder, Editor-in-chief