Continental Joins In Charging Additional Baggage Fee

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Continental Joins In Charging Additional Baggage Fee

JULY 21, 2009 -- Continental Airlines today joined several of its legacy carrier competitors in levying a $5 surcharge for passengers paying first or second bag fees at the airport, but waiving that fee if they elect to pre-pay online.

Continental on its Web site notes the fee is effective for tickets purchased today for travel beginning on Aug. 19. "Customers checking in and pre-paying for bags at continental.com will continue to pay $15 for the first checked bag and $25 for the second checked bag," Continental posted on its Web site.

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