Here is a list of airlines that now charge for a second checked bag.

1) Spirit Airlines, the low-cost carrier based in Fort Lauderdale, charges for the very first and second bag checked. Purchase online and pre-pay $10 per bag. Check bags at the airport and you must pay $20 each for bag number one and two.

2) Virgin America Airlines, based in San Francisco and America's newest low-cost carrier, permits the first bag checked to be free. It should also be noted that most U.S.A. carriers have a free bag limit of 50lbs. Virgin permits your first bag to weigh up to 70lbs. Virgin does charge $10 for a second bag.

3) United Airlines becomes, based in Chicago and the first major airline to enforce a $25 charge for a second bag. The first checked bag under 50lbs. is free. United's second bag policy only applies to travel within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, and takes effect on or after May 5, 2008.

4) US Airways, based in Las Vegas became the 2nd major legacy airline to start charging $25 for a second bag. Unlike United Airlines, US Airways policy is system wide including travel within the 50 United States, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean and Europe starting on or after May 5, 2008.

5) American Airlines, based in Chicago charges $25 for second checked bag.

6) Delta Airlines, based in Atlanta also will charge $25 for a second bag.

7) Northwest Airlines, based in Minneapolis is set to charge $25 for the second bag starting May 5, 2008.

For more information about the specific checked bag policies please refer to the specific airline's web site or contact the respective airline directly.

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