Wednesday 24 September 2014

Here’s how much WestJet, Air Canada will rake in from baggage fees

The country's two biggest airlines said this week they are "unbundling" baggage costs from the base airfare for economy class customers. A $25 fee will apply to the first piece of checked baggage.
The country's two biggest airlines said this week they are "unbundling" baggage costs from the base airfare for economy class customers. A $25 fee will apply to the first piece of checked baggage.
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The country’s two biggest airlines stand to rake in millions from new baggage fees implemented by each this week, experts said Friday.
Early this week, WestJet said it would begin charging $25 for the first piece of checked luggage, a move followed by Air Canada on Thursday.
 
The country’s two biggest airlines stand to rake in millions from new baggage fees implemented by each this week, experts said Friday.
Early this week, WestJet said it would begin charging $25 for the first piece of checked luggage, a move followed by Air Canada on Thursday.
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