Airlines May Be Charging Illegal Fees On Connecting Flights

Airlines have seen a boost in profits from airline fees in recent years after they began charging customers baggage fees, but the increase may also be due to additional fees, which may be illegal.

ABC News notes that in 1990, nearly 90 percent of the money carriers made came from fare prices, yet now its just 70 percent. Much of that change comes from new costs for travelers like checked baggage fees. Consumer fraud lawyers are now investigating whether or not another price bump is coming from connecting city charges.

When a travelers fly out of certain airports, they are not always able to fly nonstop to other destinations, requiring an additional stop along the way. However, some people claim they they are being charged baggage fees for both legs of the flight. This is more likely to occur when people have a combination of checked bags and carry-on baggage. They may pay for the checked bags online before arriving at the airport, which costs less than paying for the bags at the airport.

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Many carriers also charge fees for carry-ons themselves. If an airline employee finds that a traveler’s carry-on bag does not meet the maximum dimensions for stowing in the overhead compartments or under a seat, they may require that the bag be checked, adding a significant increase to the cost of travel. This is much more likely with multi-leg flights where one segment of the trip is on a small commuter aircraft with fewer than 100 seats.

However, airlines including Delta, United and American may have required passengers to pay for both the carry-on fee before arriving at the airport as well as the additional checked bag fees.

Consumer fraud lawyers are investigating the legality of this as well as whether or not these carriers, among others, are adequately advising business travelers and vacationers of these fees and that they will not be able to get a refund for carry-on fees that no longer apply when it comes to their luggage.

If you have bought tickets for a flight with at least one stop, you may have had to pay too much as a result of changes in baggage fees and connecting city charges. Learn more about your legal options by visiting the Airline Fees, Connecting City Charges, Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. It provides more information about the details of the investigation. You may also submit your information if you believe you have been affected by these policies. Get started today and find out whether or not you can seek a legal remedy from Delta, United or American Airlines.