Continental Airlines Announces New Checked Bag Policy

HOUSTON, April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a new checked bag policy as a measure to help defray rising fuel costs.

Customers who purchase economy-class tickets with certain fare types, and are not Elite members of Continental's OnePass frequent flier program, may check one bag at no charge and a second bag for a $25 service fee.

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/ap ... x?i=PRNEWS

I guess this was expected in due time!

Alex