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This was forecasted by industry experts over the past few years. Well it appears to have finally started. British Airways is charging about $60 extra for each piece of checked luggage beyond the first, for domestic flights, and up to $236 extra for each extra bag for international flights.
Clearly, airlines would become a lot more strict about carry-ons, to make this work.
Be prepared. This is coming to an airline near you. Just like airlines did away with in-flight meals, the days of free baggage allowances on airlines is coming to an end.
This was forecasted by industry experts over the past few years. Well it appears to have finally started. British Airways is charging about $60 extra for each piece of checked luggage beyond the first, for domestic flights, and up to $236 extra for each extra bag for international flights.
Clearly, airlines would become a lot more strict about carry-ons, to make this work.
Be prepared. This is coming to an airline near you. Just like airlines did away with in-flight meals, the days of free baggage allowances on airlines is coming to an end.