American Raises Bag Check Fees For Domestic Flights

American Airlines said Friday it would raise by USD$5 the fee it charges to check a first or second bag on domestic flights.

The new charges apply to tickets purchased on or after August 14. The higher fees will extend to American's regional partner American Eagle.

The fee to check a single bag will be USD$20, and the fee to check a second bag will be USD$30.

US airlines, struggling to bolster revenue, have begun charging fees for items and services that used to be complimentary.

Earlier this week, Continental Airlines said it would raise its checked bag fee on domestic routes by USD$5, effective August 19, and said that other initiatives to raise revenue would follow.