Continental Airlines to Charge $15 for First Checked Bag
Continental Airlines has announced a $15 service fee for the first checked bag for certain customers who purchase economy-class tickets. The policy will apply immediately for tickets purchased for destinations within the US, between the US and Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Canada, for travel commencing on or after October 7, 2008.
The service fee will not apply to EliteAccess customers, including those seated in first or BusinessFirst, OnePass Elite and SkyTeam Elite members, customers traveling on full-fare economy class tickets or military personnel and their families traveling on official orders.
The checked bags must meet weight and size restrictions or will be subject to additional fees. Continental’s policy for carry-on baggage remains unchanged.