The airlines reported collecting nearly $ 740 million in baggage fees in the third quarter of 2009 , according to U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics . Online rates for checking in will be $ 23 for the first bag , $ 32 for the second . Checking in fees at airport will be even more : $ 25 for first bag , $ 35 for second . New ##bie rates start Tuesday ; Continental rates are for travel on or after January 1st .
Online rates for checking in will be $ 23 for the first bag , $ 32 for the second . Checking in fees at airport will be even more : $ 25 for first bag , $ 35 for second . New ##bie rates start Tuesday ; Continental rates are for travel on or after January 1st .