Airlines that charge for a second bag

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Maybe Delta will be better. If they pull MSP as a hub say goodbye to direct flights to the Caribbean.

Basic cost from a quit webscan:
Jet fuel is $3.45 today so a flight in a DC9-30 (from Boeing.com)list 80 passenger for 1635mile cost $12,692 for fuel or $158 per passenger one way. Without crew, cargo or luggage.

Tax on a ticket can be over 50%.

Everyone uses the same luggage system at an airport. It's impossible for everyone to have their own sorting system. DOT numbers show 3 of 1000 get lost.