Article posted: 5/14/2013 1:11 PM

Airlines collected record baggage fees in 2012

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U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers in 2012, the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago.

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U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year — the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago. Passengers shouldn't expect a break anytime soon.