American to charge for FIRST checked bag.

[Moonliner]

Well that clears up one issue at least....

Originally Posted by United

UAL Corp.'s United said its baggage fee goes into place with customers who buy tickets beginning Friday for domestic flights of Aug. 18 or later. It does not apply to customers flying in first or business class or those who have premier status with United or Star Alliance, and first and second bags will still be free for itineraries that include international flights, aside from Canada.

I still get to check two free bags on my flight to Orlando next week. Humm, I wonder if I could make a quick $20 by offering to check a couple of bags for some stranger who booked the same flight at the last min.