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American to charge for all checked bags

It seems like only yesterday that American announced a new $25 fee for checking a second bag (actually, it was just a few weeks ago, and that rule took effect May 12). Back then, I said, "Well folks, it's all over but the crying," but oh, how horribly wrong I was. Click Here To Read Article