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As Asian airlines soar, luggage concerns cast dark clouds

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Carriers charge for excess baggage to defray expenses and to discourage lots of check-in baggage that can delay loading and unloading aircraft. Increasing baggage volume isn’t without costs — every item is handled by numerous people across multiple airports and countries.

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As Asian airlines soar, luggage concerns cast dark clouds

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