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Let the Carry-On Wars Begin

Checked-bag fees will lead to a crush in the overhead bins

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 17, 2008 4:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – With United, American, and US Airways all instituting charges for both first and second checked bags, a carry-on crunch is coming, the Wall Street Journal reminds us. Expect the baggage police to start heading off patrons flouting the cabin limit at security screenings. Airlines hope...   Read full story »

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