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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Five airlines won't charge for carry-ons

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., says he'll meet with the head of Spirit Airlines today to try to end the airline's upcoming fees for carry-on luggage and that the heads of five other airlines have assured him they won't mimic the policy.

The flying public has been dealing grudgingly with fees airlines have been adding to airfares, including for checked bags, Schumer said.

"But charging for carry-on bags is a step over the line and it shouldn't happen," Schumer said at Westchester County Airport. "When I heard Spirit Airlines was going to charge $45 for each carry-on bag, I said, 'Enough already.' "

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