Who's exempt from new airline baggage fees?

Amid all the hemming and hawing over American, United, and now US Airways charging extra fees for all checked baggage ($15 for the first, $25 for the second), some of you may have missed the fact that these fees do not apply to everyone. Some passengers—in particular, travelers going overseas, elite-level frequent flyers, and early bookers—can get by without having to pay for their first and second checked bags. You're exempt from the new checked baggage fees if you fall into one or more of the following categories: More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News