More Airline Fees

Today Airtran has followed the lead of other airlines in charging a fee for the first bag checked. They followed suite with Delta who just started last week and United, US Airways, American, Spirit and Allegiant who started last summer. Airtran officials claimed it needed all the revenue it could get after a rough summer. Just because there's been some relief with current oil prices doesn't mean you'll see ticket prices drop. Many airlines have been operating at a deficit to remain competitive while we have experienced the highest fuel prices in history.