As Fees Climb, Carry-On Bags Get Crammed Full

by Adam Hochberg, NPR

Several airlines are raising baggage fees. Most passengers on U.S Airways and American will pay at least $20 to check a bag on a domestic flight. That's a $5 increase. Several carriers also are beginning to charge for checked bags on some international flights. As fees for checked luggage go up, there are concerns that passengers are over-stuffing their carry-on bags.

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• Morning Edition, August 28, 2009