The Long Descent: US Airways to Charge $2 for Soft Drinks

Clearly, nothing is sacred. US Airways has become the first airline to announce it will charge for non-alcoholic drinks. What’s more, apparently inspired by American Airlines, both US Airways and United announced they’ll start charging $15 for the first checked bag.

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