As the cost of jet fuel increases due to the rising cost of oil, the airline industry is looking at new and innovative ways to recoup some of their financial losses.  In the past weeks, we have seen an increase of fares, additional fees imposed for making changes to non-refundable ticket and most recently the charge for checked luggage.     The links below will help you understand what each carrier has outlined as it relates to the new checked bag fees. 

Airline baggage fee chart

Checked Bag Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)