July 24, 2009–American Airlines said on Friday it would raise by USD$5 the fee it charges to check in a first or second bag on domestic flights.
The new charges apply to tickets purchased on or after August 14. The higher fees will extend to American’s regional partner American Eagle.
The fee to check in a single bag will be USD$20, and the fee to check in a second bag will be USD$30.
US airlines, struggling to bolster revenue, have begun charging fees for items and services that used to be complimentary.
Earlier this week, Continental Airlines said it would raise its check in bag fee on domestic routes by USD$5, effective August 19, and said that other initiatives to raise revenue would follow.
(Reuters)