American Airlines waives fee on 3rd bag

American Airlines waives fee on 3rd bag
By Karen Jowers - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Aug 14, 2008 6:17:26 EDT

American Airlines has agreed to waive its fees for a third checked bag for service members — whether they are on official travel or off duty.

Service members who travel on official orders can be reimbursed by the Defense Department for baggage fees, including excess fees.

Like most other airlines, American Airlines has waived the fees for the first and second bag for troops traveling on orders since these baggage fees went into effect for passengers earlier this year.

American had taken it a step further, also waiving fees on the first and second bags for service members traveling while off duty.

Under the new policy announced Aug. 13, service members traveling on or off duty will not have to pay fees for their third checked bag.


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