Continental says second bag fee is cutting weight Sponsored by: CAL) has seen a 60% reduction in second checked-on bags among U.S. passengers after implementing its new $25 second-bag fee. "This is very good for us as we save the weight on board our aircraft as well as the handling and mishandling bag costs," said Chief Executive Larry Kellner on a post-earnings call. For flights to Latin America, second checked-on bags have dropped about a 35%, and "without any meaningful problems at the TSA check point or on board with carry ons," Kellner said. Continental added its new baggage fee in April. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you wish to unsubscribe from the AIRLINE List, please send an E-mail to: "listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx". Within the body of the text, only write the following:"SIGNOFF AIRLINE".