More Airline Fees

First American, and now US Airways. This is likely to be followed by the rest of the airlines shortly.

This is the announcement from US Airways:
Announcing changes to the way we do business
It's no secret that the airline business is facing difficulties of unprecedented proportions; and 'unfortunately
US Airways is no exception. Surviving high oil prices is going to require some substantial changes to the way the industry is run. Today, we announced a series of changes designed to prepare our airline for these new ways of doing business.

Specifically, we announced changes to domestic capacity, the Dividend Miles program and our overall business model. We're transforming our business by initiating a 'pay-for-what-you-use' model for items like baggage and beverages. We're also making changes to the Dividend Miles program that you should know about.
As part of our transformation, we will:

Introduce a first checked bag fee of $15*
Introduce a new in-flight 'pay-for-what-you-use' program*
Amend the Dividend Miles frequent flyer program
We'll also reduce 4th quarter domestic capacity by six to eight percent on a year-over-year basis, return ten mainline aircraft in 2008 and 2009, cancel the leases of two A330 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2009 and work to defer additional deliveries in 2009 and 2010.


Please check the airline's website for the most up to date "fee structure" before booking a flight.