NEW YORK (Reuters) - Continental Airlines Inc said on Friday it will charge a $15 service fee for a first checked bag for certain customers who buy economy-class tickets. The fee applies immediately to tickets bought for destinations in...

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Continental Airlines Inc. said it will charge some coach customers $15 for the first checked bag after determining the fee didn't erode demand at other carriers and would help counter elevated fuel costs. The policy applies immediately for...
The $15 is for each flight, meaning there is a $30 charge round-trip. Bags that exceed weight and size restrictions could be subject to additional fees, the airline said. Houston-based Continental said the fee wouldn't apply to elite members of...
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