90
/ 100
True
International
Airlines did not used to charge for luggage.
Infact verdict: True (90/100).
Airlines began charging baggage fees in 2008, primarily to offset rising fuel costs. Before 2008, most baggage was included as part of the ticket price.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
90
True
Travel
Airlines did not used to charge for luggage.
Baggage fees were introduced in 2008 as a new revenue source due to rising costs in the airline industry. Before this, checked baggage was included in ticket prices.
