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FedEx Freight Lays Out Standalone LTL Strategy

Targets 15% Margins, $1B+ Free Cash Flow Post-Spin

Southwest Airlines Hikes Baggage Fees Amid Higher Jet Fuel Costs

The carrier is raising checked bag fees by $10 as oil prices surge since the start of the Iran war.

Southwest Airlines Hikes Baggage Fees Amid Higher Jet Fuel Costs

The airline is raising checked bag fees by $10, less than a year after ending its 'bags fly free' perk.

Southwest Airlines Hikes Checked Bag Fees as Jet Fuel Costs Rise

The carrier ends its long-standing 'bags fly free' perk amid global economic pressures.

Southwest Airlines Raises Baggage Fees Amid Higher Jet Fuel Costs

The Texas-based carrier cites 'evolving global backdrop' as reason for $10 increase on checked bags.

Delta Halts Capacity Growth Plans Amid Surging Fuel Costs

Airline cites Iran war's impact on jet fuel prices as it scales back expansion.

Southwest Airlines Hikes Baggage Fees Amid Higher Jet Fuel Costs

The Texas-based carrier joins other U.S. airlines in raising fees as the Iran war disrupts global oil supplies.

Southwest Hikes Baggage Fees Amid Surging Fuel Costs

The airline ends its 'bags fly free' policy less than a year after reinstating it.

United Airlines Hikes Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar

Airline cites rising jet fuel prices driven by Middle East conflict as reason for $10 increase on first checked bag.

Delta Raises Checked Bag Fees as Jet Fuel Costs Soar

The airline joins other major U.S. carriers in increasing baggage fees amid rising fuel prices.

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