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Airlines rake in close to $7 billion annually from checked luggage fees. And they are poised to increase that revenue by raising fees. American announced it was raising its 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 carryon everywhere.
The second is to use a credit card that gives you a free checked bag.
– Jan Schroder, The Travel 100
