Comments for U.S. airlines collect $3.4 billion in baggage fees at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.theind.com Sat, 25 May 2013 17:52:41 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/business-news/acadiana-business/8483-us-airlines-collect-34-billion-in-baggage-fees#comment-18751 The airlines play a game. It is called "See who runs out of money first." Sort of like musical chairs. - Yankee Noodle Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:31:46 +0100 http://www.theind.com/business-news/acadiana-business/8483-us-airlines-collect-34-billion-in-baggage-fees#comment-18705 Once saw a piece on CNBC about American Airlines. It asserted that AA nets a $200.00 profit per flight. Yes, two hundred dollars per flight. No wonder the industry is in this pickle. - Unempirical Observer Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:37:49 +0100 http://www.theind.com/business-news/acadiana-business/8483-us-airlines-collect-34-billion-in-baggage-fees#comment-18690 The airlines have to charge something to fly and, if you bring more bags (weight), then you have to pay the freight. Can you imagine the howls if airlines charged by your personal weight? Come to think of it, it would encourage travelers to go on diet. Make for a healthier country and lower medical costs. Are you listening Washington? - James Melancon Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:27:10 +0100