Porter Airlines to charge for checked bags on U.S. flights
Porter Airlines will soon begin charging passengers to check luggage on flights between Canada and the United States, joining a growing industry trend.
The airline announced that beginning in August, on any flight booked after Wednesday, passengers will pay $25 for the first checked bag, $35 for the second bag, and $100 for the third bag and each subsequent bag. Passengers in the highest fare class, Freedom, will have the fee waived.
Porter spokesman Brad Cicero said the policy change comes as the airline revamps its baggage rules including permitting up to 23 kilograms per bag. Previously, a passenger was allowed 23 kilograms total in checked luggage – and if they exceeded that, it was a $5 per kilogram charge.
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