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But I guess, I don't see it as a fee in the way the baggage fee is one. I don't have to participate in the Early-Bird if I don't want to. If my bag won't fit in the cabin, I don't have a choice but to fork over money.
This is my view as well, but I certainly understand and agree somewhat with the views of the growing legion of "this is a fee" folks.