American, Cutting Back, Plans $15 Bag Fee

There’s an old saying about the best way to travel: bring half the clothes and twice the money. Now may be the time to take that advice to heart.

American Airlines said Wednesday that it would soon start charging passengers $15 to check their first bag each way, or $30 round-trip, if they are flying on a discounted fare. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/22/business/22air.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin

My Comment:

The Homeland security is forcing people to check-in their bags because of these liquids and tools that they fear. The airline is looking at it as another source of revenue to cope with their financial bottom line.

If this new attempt does not work, and you still want to continue to fly, better start watching your weight, because that might be the next money cow.