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US Airways Says $15 First Checked Bag Fee Is A Huge Success

US Airways Says $15 First Checked Bag Fee Is A Huge Success

US Airways CEO Doug “OK To Drive” Parker says that US Airways new $15 fee for the first checked bag is a huge success. It’s caused a 20% drop in checked luggage — which has improved baggage handling performance — all while adding revenue during a tough time for airlines.