Air Canada and Westjet introduce checked bag fees ($25 for 1st bag in Y)

[RooFlyer]

Going to be ugly back there: Checked-bag fees may heighten carry-on chaos - Business - CBC News

Yes, most other Nth American carriers already do this, but still ...

Of course, as the article notes, a simple solution for overstuffed carry-on bins is for the airlines to charge for carry-on!!

 

[JohnK]

Pay for checked baggage and carry on? Now that is just plain stupid.

I would rather pay a little more and have all inclusive airfares. I hate this add on pricing.

 

[notzac]

I would rather pay a little more and have all inclusive airfares. I hate this add on pricing.

You and me both, but apparently we're in the minority