Continental Airlines Becomes Eighth Airline To Charge For Second Checked Bag
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Last Updated: April 22, 2008
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Continental Airlines announced a new checked bag policy as a measure to help defray rising fuel costs.
Customers who
purchase economy-class tickets with certain fare types, and are not Elite
members of Continental's OnePass frequent flier program, may check one bag at no
charge and a second bag for a $25 service fee. Continental's premium
travelers in economy class, Elite OnePass members, SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus
members, Continental Airlines Presidential Plus credit card holders and
non-Elite customers who purchase certain fare types, may check two bags at no
charge. Checked bags must meet weight and size restrictions or will be
subject to additional fees.
The policy will apply immediately for destinations within the U.S., Puerto Rico,
the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada for travel commencing on or after May 5,
2008. There is no change in the checked bag policy for customers traveling
in first class and BusinessFirst. Complete details of Continental's
baggage policies are available at continental.com.
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