American Airlines Removes More Fares in August
AmTrav has tracked American Airlines’ fare changes since American removed many of their lowest fares on April 3 from corporate booking tools like...
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Cassie Sclafani
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September 18, 2018
Updated on 9/25/18:
Start cramming your carry on. Gate check your luggage. Checked luggage fees are now ascending faster than a Boeing 747.
It all started with Jet Blue. They held out until August 27th of this year, when they announced their increased checked baggage fees. Jet fuel costs were fueling their increase in operating costs, and someone had to absorb them to satisfy their stockholders. On the bright side, their “Blue Plus Fares,” which typically cost $10 to $15 more than regular fares, will still include one free checked bag.
The concept of checked luggage fees can be traced back to the recession, when carriers first gingerly floated that trial balloon, ultimately discovering it was a brilliant plan for boosting revenues.
By August 31st, United Airlines had followed suit with their investor-pleasing move, raising checked luggage fees for flights within North America, the Caribbean and Central America. Then came Air Canada and WestJet. American Airlines and Delta then followed suit. Who’s next is anyone’s guess, but be fully prepared for the domino effect.
Airline | 1 bag | 2 bags |
American Airlines | $30 | $40 |
Delta | $30 | $40 |
Air Canada | $31.50 | $52.50 |
WestJet | Between $30 and $35 | Between $50 and $59 |
United | From $25 to $30 | $40 |
JetBlue | $30 | $40 |
Naturally, you’re probably thinking about work-arounds, and you’re not alone. Here are some popular ideas for saving on checked baggage costs:
For more information on costs for your checked baggage, feel free to call your AmTrav representative 1-800-795-8371.
By: Denise D.
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