Continental Airlines Charging for 1st Checked Bag

Posted by Lisa Nichols Sep 5, 2008

Continental Airlines has thrown their cap in with American, United and US Airways by charging passengers $15 for a first checked bag. Elite frequent fliers, first and business coach passengers won't have to pay the fee. In addition, passengers who purchased full-fare coach seats won't pay a fee for a first checked bag.

The change is effective immediately for flights in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. The first bag checked fee will also apply to Continental Airlines’ passengers to Canada and the Virgin Islands beginning October 7th.

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