News - Powered by Yahoo NewsDespite more passengers, airline baggage-fee revenue dip
U.S. airlines collected $3.36 billion in baggage fees last year, down 1 percent from 2010 despite a slight increase in the number of passengers, according to figures released last week by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Sat, 19 May 2012 15:49:54 -0700 -
U.S. airlines see decline in baggage-fee revenu
The 17 largest U.S. airlines earned $3.36 billion in baggage fees in 2011, down slightly from $3.4 billion the year before. That was the first drop since the industry fully embraced à la carte fees in 2008.
Mon, 21 May 2012 14:59:12 -0700 -
Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Shearer's baggage gets heavie
Quickly accumulating unwanted baggage is a reality for most travellers. On his journey towards the Beehive's 9th floor David Shearer, the "non-politician" elected with no political baggage, is quickly getting weighed down. Shearer's...
Mon, 21 May 2012 20:46:48 -0700 -
Stansted Airport: Baggage handlers to strike for seven days from Wednesda
Baggage handlers at Stansted Airport are to go on strike on Wednesday after peace talks broke down.
Mon, 21 May 2012 01:20:40 -0700 -
What You Need To Know About Airline Baggage Fee
It might surprise you just how much airlines are charging for additional baggage.
Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:00 -0700 -
DIA Baggage Carrier Crashes Into Fuel Pum
A baggage handler at Denver International Airport was hurt Monday when a cart carrying baggage crashed into a fuel pump.
Mon, 21 May 2012 13:10:22 -0700 -
Jerry Springer?s ?Baggage? dating game show to debut on major broadcast station
TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff Baggage , the relationship dating show hosted by Jerry Springer, has been a hit since 2010 for the Game Show Network. read more
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:45:28 -0700 -
MAS STREAMLINES CABIN BAGGAGE ALLOWANC
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has streamlinedits cabin baggage rules for all its domestic and international flights,effective May 15, in preparation for its entry into ''oneworld'', a global airlinealliance.Under the new guidelines, guests travelling in Economy Class will now beallowed one piece cabin baggage up to a maximum 7kg instead of 5kg.Guests in First and ...
Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:31 -0700 -
Couple charged in airport baggage theft
He posed as a well-dressed traveler but pilfered the luggage of others at South Florida airports; she was his getaway driver, police say.
Mon, 21 May 2012 15:18:04 -0700 -
Baggage fee revenue declines for US Airways, other carrier
NEW YORK ? U.S. airlines? revenue from bag fees fell last year for the first time since they started collecting them, signaling that more passengers are packing light to save cash when they fly. The Transportation Department said Thursday that the 17 largest airlines made $3.36 billion in bag fees last year, down slightly from $3.40 billion in 2010.
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