Soldiers' $2,800 In Bag Fees Spark Outrage

Source: A. Pawlowski /CNN Stung by online comments calling it "disgusting" and "un-American," Delta Air Lines on Wednesday announced it will allow U.S. military personnel traveling on orders to check more bags for free. The policy change, which is effective immediately, came a day after U.S. Army soldiers returning from Afghanistan complained that they were charged almost $3,000 in bag fees by the carrier. "We regret that this experience caused these soldiers to feel anything but welcome on their return [...]