Got Baggage?

If you're in the habit of traveling "heavy", your trip is about to get a little more expensive.

On October 1st, 2003, Alaska Airlines and it's subsidiary Horizon Air began charging a surcharge for bags in excess of 50 pounds. And if your bag happens to weigh in excess of 100 pounds, you won't be able to take the bag with you at all.

The vice president of safety says the airline hopes the added fee will encourage people to pack lighter bags. He also says back injuries from heavy lifting are the most common injuries in the airline industry.

If Alaska and Horizon are successful in charging for heavy bags you can bet that the other airlines will follow suit. Better start packing light!