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American, US Airways tweak fees, mileage rules

By David Koenig
Published April 8, 2014 1:28pm ET
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American, US Airways tweak fees, mileage rules
FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, file photo, a passenger walks through an American Airlines baggage claim area at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. American and US Airways on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 announced changes to their policies on checked-bag fees and redeeming miles for free flights. Passengers traveling on American on miles they earned or who paid full price for an economy seat won't get to check two bags for free anymore. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) | Nam Y. Huh

DALLAS (AP) — If you use miles to get a free ticket on American Airlines, you may have to pay to check that suitcase.

American and US Airways announced changes Tuesday to their policies on checked-bag fees and redeeming miles for free flights.

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