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How airline fees have turned baggage into billions - BBC

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 13:27

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions - BBC

Sam Gruet

Airlines in the US alone made $7.27bn from check-in luggage fees last year

With Air Canada and Southwest the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost… [+5564 chars]

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