US Airways adds $25 fee for second checked bag

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 United States and to and from Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. 

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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