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Airlines raked in over $7B in revenue thanks to check-in bag fees

Airlines raked in over $7B in revenue thanks to check-in bag fees

Southwest has ended its nearly 50-year "Bags Fly Free" policy, joining other U.S. airlines in profiting from record checked bag fees.

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