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American Airlines Now to Charge for First Bag

By , About.com GuideMay 21, 2008

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A few weeks ago American Airlines announced that they would be charging $25 for a second checked bag. Today they announced that the first bag checked will cost $15. It's unclear whether the second bag fee will increase even before it takes effect. Here are some other airline fees that have been announced by major carriers:

Seat (not on toilet such as on Jet Blue) $10
Seat with cushion $10
Ice for free drinks $2
Barf Bag $5
Bathroom Fee $2
Friendliness from Cabin Crew - unavailable
Working Air Nozzle $10
Working Buzzer to Call Cabin Crew $10
Trash Disposal Fee (for free snacks) $5
Landing Surcharge $25 (door will open prior to landing for those not wishing to pay)
Passenger Weight Surcharge:
  • under 25 pounds and not gagged $200
  • 25-75 pounds free
  • 75-150 pounds $25
  • 150-200 pounds $50
  • 200-250 pounds $100
  • over 250 pounds $200
Leave your comments and information on any fees you know of in our comments section.
Comments
May 21, 2008 at 2:55 pm
(1) Terri - Scandinavia Travel :

“Landing Surcharge $25 (door will open prior to landing for those not wishing to pay)”

LOL – thanks for the laugh, John!

May 21, 2008 at 4:51 pm
(2) ~barb :

I sure wish you didn’t give them all these ideas, they’re probably thinking — why didn’t we come up with this!

May 21, 2008 at 10:19 pm
(3) Sara :

Hilarious.

May 21, 2008 at 10:29 pm
(4) Linda :

Here’s a few more – “free” airline magazine $5, mandatory safety instruction fee $100, seat belt $25

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