By Alexandra Skores From The Dallas Morning News American Airlines is charging all customers who book basic economy airfares to check bags. The first checked bag on a transpacific or transatlantic basic economy airfare will now cost a passenger $75. Flights to Mexico, Haiti, the Caribbean, Central America, Guyana, Suriname, Panama or South America for basic economy seats…

Many of us consumer advocates were delighted to hear President Biden’s comment on junk fees “I’ve directed my administration to reduce or eliminate them.” The catch with the overall objective is that what people consider junk fees is not a homogenous set—and that no single approach will solve all junk fee problems. Some are outright…

By Lisa Gerstner From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Air travel these days is unpleasant enough, but getting charged a surprise airline fee is sure to make passengers even grumpier. Here are a few fees you may encounter and ways to avoid or limit them. Airline Baggage Fees Typical amount: $30 to $35 for the first checked…