Baggage fees are a big part of operating revenue ... to book with a competing airline or stay loyal to the same one. American Airlines American Airlines charges $40 for the first checked bag ...
The nation’s top airlines executives were grilled on Capitol Hill on Wednesday for larding on fees for checked luggage, assigned seats and other perks to extract more money from passengers.
However, she did take the time to file a claim with American Airlines’ on-site baggage office in Atlanta despite the late hour. “I was ready to get home, but I did follow their instructions ...