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Airlines to charge for second checked bag on some international flights
American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, and Continental Airlines have all recently announced a change to their baggage fees for certain international flights. Each carrier has introduced a fee for the second checked bag for travel from specific North American locations to select European countries. Fees may vary based on method of payment, but average around USD $50.
Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines rolled out a comparable fee for the second checked bag on select international flights earlier this year. The fees generally apply for travelers purchasing economy class tickets, but exceptions may be included for specific fare classes and travelers with specific loyalty program status.
Travelers can reference their airline website for specific details or the airline baggage fee matrix located on the CWT U.S. website for an overview of current baggage fees.
Sources: msnbc.msn.com, aa.com, continental.com, usairways.com, united.com
United rolls out cash-free cabins on select international flights
Effective September 2, United Airlines is now accepting only credit and debit cards for onboard purchases on trans-Atlantic flights and on flights to and from Brazil and Argentina. In March, United switched from cash to credit/debit purchases on flights within the United States and on flights to and from Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
An exception to the cash-free policy will be duty-free purchases, which can still be purchased with cash. On flights to and from Asia, United will accept cash or credit/debit cards as payment. United Express flights continue to accept only cash.
Sources: Travel Weekly, united.com
