Why Air Canada & WestJet Just Turned Checked Bag Fees Into A Fuel-Price Lever
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Air Canada and WestJet have adapted their checked bag fees as a strategy to offset rising fuel prices in the aviation industry. This shift reflects airlines' efforts to manage operational costs amid ongoing fuel price volatility.
Rising fuel prices have put the aviation industry in a state of panic. Many cancelled flights and a bleak outlook. Are baggage fees the savior?