AA Generously Charges Soldiers $100 for Extra Baggage

Courtesy Digg - Business & Finance  Thu, 07/31/2008 - 06:50

Let's say you are in the military and have to undergo some training before you are deployed to Iraq to fight in a war.

Let's also say that this training requires to you bring 3 bags of equipment. If the airline you're flying charges a $100 "excess baggage" fee, but waives the $15 first checked bag fee, and the $25 second checked bag fee...


 

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