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Airlines worldwide collected $27.1 billion for checked bags, extra legroom and other perks | cleveland.com
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Airlines worldwide collected $27.1 billion for checked bags, extra legroom and other perks. The world’s major airlines collected $27.1 billion in fees for checked bags, priority boarding, extra legroom and other perks, making it a lucrative and increasingly necessary source of additional revenue for carriers that can’t hike fares. Critics say that makes it harder for passengers to know how much their flights will cost. Thomas Ondrey, The Plain Dealer). Janet H. Cho, The Plain Dealer. Whatever the source,...