Originally Posted by Aviatrix

I found out because my booking confirmation and ticket said "0 checked bags" and I emailed customer service. And what's worse checked baggage can't even be prebooked so you have to mess around with paying at the airport. Totally unsatisfactory IMHO!

This must be a very new thing. (I did the same itinerary last year and didn't get charged).

As this is a relatively short trip I'll get round this by not checking baggage. I normally prefer to check baggage, to avoid the scramble for overhead space.