It’s becoming more common for airlines to charge travelers a fee for checking luggage. Before you book your flight, take a look at our chart to see who’s charging what! Policy changes are becoming more frequent, be sure to check back each time you fly. Airlines Applicable destinations Effective Date 1st bag1 2nd bag1    Mishandled baggage per    1,000 passengers2 Domestic 6/13/08  View policy No Fee $103 3.25 Domestic 7/01/2008  View policy No Fee $25 5.36 Domestic, Mexico 5/12/2008  View policy $15 $25 6.85 Domestic, Latin America 5/05/2008  View policy No Fee $25 4.6 Domestic 5/05/2008  View policy No Fee $25 6.9 Domestic, International 6/10/2008  View policy No Fee $25 6.17 Domestic 7/08/2008  View policy No Fee $25 2.25 Domestic 6/01/2008  View policy No Fee $20 3.27 International 6/18/2008  View policy No Fee $15 N/A Domestic 5/24/2008  View policy No Fee $20 N/A Domestic 5/05/2008  View policy $15 $25 4.68 Domestic, International 5/05/2008  View policy No Fee $25 N/A Domestic 6/13/2008  View policy $15 $25 5.44 Domestic 7/09/2008  View policy $15 $25 5.36 1 Baggage policies apply each way for select flights. 2 Mishandled baggage data collected on domestic flights only by Air Travel Consumer Reports for 2007.    Click here for monthly data 3 The charge for a second checked bag will be $10 when paid using Online Check-In or $20 when paid at the airport kiosks     and ticket counter Note: Baggage policy and fees are subject to change by the airlines at any time. Please see the airline's Web site for the most current information.

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