Have launched an investigation ugg boots outlet into how unauthorized parts were installed on at least 42 Southwest Airlines Co. jets, and why the carrier’s maintenance-control procedures failed to flag the problem.Airline baggage fees are so popular here in the United States that more and more airlines are taking them international.As we mentioned in our blog yesterday, beginning Sept. 14th, American Airlines is going to charge a $50 North Face Parka fee for a secondchecked bag on flights between the U.S. and several European countries and India.Well, today, the Chicago Tribune reports that we should get used to it as eventually all airlines will have international baggage fees:

“American joins others recently adding similar fees, a sign that the charges that have proliferated for domestic travel over the past year are starting to turn up on international Ugg 5818 Classic Tall Beva Boots Chestnut flights as carriers search for ways to make money.”

Currently, US Airways charges $15 for a first bag and $25 for a second piece of luggage on flights to Latin America.Continental Airlines charges passengers $25 for a second checked bag to the region.The only major U.S. carrier not charging for checked luggage on overseas flights is United Airlines – but they’re currently “studying implementing The North Face Realization 3 in 1 Jacket Men’s NO.00111 the fees,” according to a spokesperson.

So, what’s a budget-conscious international traveler to doWell here’s one interesting tip on how to avoid international bag fees:

“One way is to seek out flights that aremarketed by European partners of U.S. carriers. Air Francedoesn’t charge luggage fees for flights that it code-shares Ugg Bailey Button Boots 5803 Black-Logo with Delta,its partner in the SkyTeam alliance, even if the flight is operated byDelta.”Speaking of baggage, Illinois Representative, Dan Lipinski D has proposed legislation that would would set a federal standard for the maximum size.