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Continental(CAL Quote) will join an unpopular club among members of the flying public, saying it will become the newest airline to charge passengers for the first bag they check.
Continental's $15 first-bag fee will take effect for travel on or after Oct. 7. It will apply primarily to passengers paying economy fares. Many others, including first class, international and military passengers and premier frequent-flier club members, are excluded.
Before Continental, AMR(AMR Quote), Northwest(NWA Quote), UAL(UAUA Quote) and US Airways(LCC Quote), rolled out first-bag fees. ...
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