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Why do airlines charge so much for checked bags? This obscure rule helps explain why

Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, The Conversation
Posted 3/15/24

Five out of the six biggest U.S. airlines have raised their checked bag fees since January 2024. Take American Airlines. In 2023, it cost US$30 to check a standard bag in with the airline; …

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