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Travelers should prepare to spend a little extra if they’re checking more than one bag on US Airways flights.
The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging passengers $25 for each second
checked bag, starting in May.
The service fee, similar to one announced by United Airlines earlier
this month, will affect travel on or after May 5, 2008, with airline tickets purchased
on or after February 26, 2008.
The policy will apply to all flights within the
Fees will be waived for all Dividend Miles Preferred members, confirmed
First Class and Envoy passengers, Star Alliance Silver and Gold Status members,
active military personnel (in uniform with identification, unaccompanied minors
and people checking assistive devices.
The fee will not be included in airfares, so customers will have to pay at an airport kiosk with a credit card or at
the check-in counter with a credit card, check or cash.
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United Airlines plans to charge a $25 service fee for many travelers who check a second bag on domestic flights.
The fee, which takes effect on May 5, applies to passengers who purchase nonrefundable, economy-class airline tickets for travel within the United States and to or from Canada, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories.
Travelers with at least Premier-level status in the Mileage Plus program or Silver status with Star Alliance partners will not be charged the fee.
The new policy only affects travelers who purchased plane tickets on or after February 4, 2008.
Since the fee is not included in airfares, travelers will be able to pay by credit card at the self-service kiosk or at the check-in desk. United said only about one in four customers check a second bag.
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