Don't complain so quickly -- optional surcharges for things like checked bags, extra legroom and bottled water might actually benefit some travelers
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Not that long ago, paying to check a bag, watch an inflight movie or get an airplane meal would’ve been inconceivable.
Today, flight surcharges for a lengthening list of redefined extras are the norm, sparking strong reactions in favor and not.
“I like having fees unbundled,” says one flyer on CNN.com. “I can endure a flight without a can of soda and stale peanuts. Anyone who hates all these fees is 100 percent free to purchase a higher fare ticket that includes all of the services already bundled in.”
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