The measures passengers use as airlines slash baggage allowances

Air-travelers are taking bizarre measures to make sure they are adhering to diminishing baggage allowances.

The attention to detail comes months after most major airlines quietly increased their checked baggage fees in the opening months of 2024.

The industry-wide price hike started when Airlines raised the cost of checking a first bag from $30 to $35 and a second from $40 to $45. Over the next month, JetBlue, American, and United did the same, each raising their fees either $5 or $10.

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