Originally Posted by
Beckles
(As a non-elite CO flyer, I am affected by these fees unlike most FT'ers posting here ...)
But on the flip side CO is the only major who lets you get out of paying the fee via their co-branded CC products.
If you've got a trip on CO just sign up for the basic travel bank card. It's free for the first year then $29 (which you'll recover with a round-trip flight with 1 checked bag.)