United Airline boosts 2nd-bag fee to $50
September 15, 2008 ·
United Airline has doubled its fee for a second checked bag to $50, citing volatile fuel prices. United says the $50 one-way fee will apply for tickets bought beginning Tuesday for travel beginning November 10 within the U.S. or to or from Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Travelers in first or business [...]
Baggage system breakdown delays JFK flights
July 30, 2008 ·
A computer glitch in a baggage handling system is causing problems at New York City’s Kennedy Airport. American Airlines says a software problem crippled the baggage conveyor belt Wednesday morning in its terminal at JFK. About 20 flights have been delayed by at least an hour while technicians try to resolve the problem. The airline [...]
Delta raising baggage fees
July 30, 2008 ·
Delta Air Lines Inc., the nation’s third-largest carrier, will double its charge for checking a second bag on a domestic flight as part of a set of fee increases to help offset the high cost of fuel. The Atlanta-based carrier said Tuesday that the changes will apply to customers who purchase a ticket on or [...]
