American to charge for FIRST checked bag.

[Prudence]

I know that from a marketing standpoint it makes sense to have the prices low and all services be add-on. It still bugs me. I just want to know - up-front - how much it will cost to get me from point A to point B, and with my stuff. It's becoming like the phone company - they tell you a rate, and then your bill comes with all these mysterious fees that were never mentioned.