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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 2:25 pm
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Originally Posted by hillrider
Of course they will.

[sarcasm] Since the uncertainly and bad press caused by existing fees haven't scared enough people away from flying (only a 10-15% drop), they need to add more fees to scare more passenger away from flying! [/sarcasm]
I don't think people aren't flying because of the fees. They aren't flying because of economy issues. I rarely check bags and have never checked a second bag on an international trip. If someone feels the need to do this, then it makes sense to charge them.
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