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Virgin America Quietly Raises Checked Bag Fee To $25

Almost exactly one month to the day that United and US AIrways matched the checked baggage fee hike already done by Delta and Continental, Virgin America has raised their checked bag fee from $20 to $25.

Every day that passes without a baggage fee hike is a good day, and this was not a great way to start off the week. On the other hand, Virgin America still has a better deal going with their luggage than the other airlines mentioned, since those legacy carriers charge even more for every bag after the first one, and weight limit is 50 lbs. Virgin American however is sticking with the $25 for each checked bag, not just the first, and with a weight limit of 70 pounds.

The big hold-outs in the checked baggage fee game are still Southwest and Jetblue, and we know for sure that at least Southwest is in the no-fee game for the long haul.

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· Bag Fee Alert: Virgin American Raises Bag Fees from $20 to $25 [Rick Seaney/FareCompare]
· United Airlines and US Airways Happily Match Checked Bag Fee Hike to $25 [Jaunted]
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