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Air Canada joins WestJet in hiking checked-bag fee. Could carry-on charges be next? | CBC News

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It comes as no surprise to some industry experts: Air Canada hiked its first checked-bag fee by $5 for economy-type fares this week, shortly after WestJet made the same move. “It’s a business,” said Karl Moore, an associate professor with McGill University’s faculty of management. “You’re leaving money on the table if you don’t do it. There’s no outrage about it, so you can make some more money.” It remains to be seen, however, if customers do express outrage once they’re hit with the higher bag fee. Even if they…

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‘It’s Just Gouging’: WestJet Charges $30 Checked Bag Fee In US Dollars, Sparking Complaints | CBC News

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Some WestJet passengers are crying foul after getting hit with a $30 checked bag fee charged in U.S. dollars. “This is a pretty sneaky and dirty way to squeeze extra money out of your customers,” said Taryn Zielke who recently had to pay the fee. On Aug. 28, WestJet began charging baggage fees in U.S. dollars for return flights from the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean. Read full story here: ‘It’s Just Gouging’: WestJet Charges $30 Checked Bag Fee In US Dollars, Sparking Complaints | CBC News

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As Airlines Hike Checked Bag Fees, Charges For Carry-on Luggage Could Be Next | CBC News

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Buckle up: Now that Air Canada and WestJet have hiked their checked bag fees for economy fares, some airline experts predict charges for carry-on luggage could be next. “It’s only a matter of time,” said airline analyst, Fred Lazar. He believes higher checked bag fees will inspire even more people to stuff all their luggage into carry-on bags, prompting the two airlines to introduce carry-on charges to help stem the tide. “The initial driver will be the problems as people shift more and more to carry-on,” said Lazar, a professor of…

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U.S.-Bound Travellers To Face ‘Enhanced Security Measures’ At All Canadian Airports – Toronto – CBC News

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Airline passengers travelling from Canada to the United States will face a new battery of “enhanced security measures” now required by the Department of Homeland Security. The new measures will be enforced starting July 19 and include: WestJet and Air Canada are advising passengers to arrive at the airport at least two hours before their scheduled departure to accommodate the enhanced screening process. Faster airport security? New automated checkpoints may have you sailing through Enhanced airport security could end U.S. laptop ban. Read full story here:  U.S.-Bound Travellers To Face ‘Enhanced…

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