So, it looks like US Airlines are looking for ways to augment their earnings since it seems that our economy won't be picking up soon. I guess in order to make up for lost ticket earnings, US Airlines such as Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and US Airways are charging around $50 baggage fees on international flights for those who are checking in a second bag. The Airlines are charging these fees on some trans-Atlantic flights.

In the case of Continental, they are only charging the fees for coach passengers and won't affect their upper-tier members of their frequent-flier program, as well as those those seated in first or business class, customers with full-fare economy tickets, and holders of Continental's Presidential Plus credit cards or military personnel and their families traveling on official orders.