Earlier, American carriers began charging passengers $25 for checking a second piece of luggage. In addition, United Airlines announced an increase in fees for checking oversized and heavy baggage from $100 to $125 and from $200 to $250, respectively.
According to Lenta.ru, in addition to baggage fees, another US airline, Spirit Airlines, began charging extra for seat reservations. Now passengers flying on Spirit Airlines must pay $5 for booking a middle row seat, $10 for window seats, and $15 for the opportunity to sit near an exit. Earlier, fees for these services, which had been provided for free, began to be charged by United Airlines, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Depending on the airline, the cost of seat reservation ranges from $5 to $50.