US Airways raises online baggage fees; American Airlines still holding out
By APFriday, January 15, 2010
US Airways raises online baggage fees
TEMPE, Ariz. — US Airways is raising baggage fees for travelers who check their luggage online.
The higher online fees match those set in recent days by Delta, Continental, and United.
US Airways said on Friday it will charge $23 to check the first bag online, and $32 to check the second. The fees to check bags at the airport are unchanged at $25 for the first and $35 for the second.
The increase takes effect for tickets purchased Monday for travel beginning Feb. 1.
American Airlines is still charging $20 each way for a first bag, and $30 for the second.
Most of the big carriers added baggage fees in 2008. Southwest Airlines passengers can check two bags for free, and JetBlue passengers can check one for free.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — US Airways is raising baggage fees by $5 each way, per bag.
The higher fees are the same as those set in recent days by Delta, Continental, and United.
US Airways said on Friday it will charge $25 each way for the first bag, and $35 for a second bag. The increase takes effect for tickets purchased Monday for travel beginning Feb. 1. Travelers who pay in advance online will get a discount of $2 for the first bag fee and $3 for the second.
American Airlines is still charging $20 each way for a first bag, and $30 for the second.
Most of the big carriers added baggage fees in 2008. Southwest Airlines passengers can check two bags for free, and JetBlue passengers can check one for free.
(This version CORRECTS that increase is in fees charged online, sted at the airport.)
