[mykalberta]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

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you're psychic; United increased the '2nd bag' fee from $25 to $50, or $100 round-trip; so two checked bags on a round-trip will now cost $130

http://www.reportonbusiness.com/serv.../Business/home

Not psychic. I just follow airlines very closely and realise the peril that most of them are in. Even with all these fees they simply dont charge the amount they need to economy passengers to cover the cost of doing buisness with a 10% profit. And the biz/first classes dont provide the extraordinary revenue they once did (alot of reasons).

You have already seen the number of Maj Intl US airlines shrink from 6 to 5. And you will "likely" see the reduction again to 4 when United and Conitnental get there issues sorted out (main reason why it hasnt happened is United wants a merge, and Continental wants to be in charge). Also, I wouldnt be surprised to see US Airways shrink or possibly die.