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People check luggage outside the American Airlines terminal at Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
Wednesday, May. 21, 2008

Open quoteSoon, like freight, we will pay by the pound for passenger air travel. Close quote

  • ROBERT W. MANN JR.
  • airline industry consultant in Port Washington, NY, after American Airlines said it would begin charging $15 for passengers to check their first bag
Photo: Matt Rourke / AP | Source: New York Times