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Why do airlines charge so much for checked bags? The tax code
The answer lies in the tax code.
This system raises an interesting question: Do baggage fees force airlines to be more careful with bags, since customers who pay more expect better service? The government’s data showed mishandled bags peaked in 2007 with about seven reports of lost or damaged luggage for every thousand passengers. Given that congressional action failed, there’s a simple way to avoid higher bag fees: travel light and don’t check any luggage.
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