It’s been said that nothing is ever free- and today that’s more true than ever. Even if you’re risking your life and leaving your loved ones because you’re an American soldier fighting for your country.

Some airlines have been charging U.S. soldiers extra baggage fees to take their military kits with them as they set off for war.

Military personnel carry large, heavy kit bags containing boots, clothing and gear. In the past few months, airlines have instituted fees for all travelers ranging from $15 for one bag to $250 for a third bag.

These young men and women are off to a war zone, they must pack accordingly!

The Veterans Foreign Wars group sent a letter to the Air Transport Association of America, the aviation industry’s umbrella group, asking that U.S. troops be exempt from any extra baggage fees.

The Air Transport Association replied with the fact that it supports the troops, but baggage policies are “made independently by the individual airlines.” It says it has no plans to ask for an across-the-board waiver for U.S. service members.

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Posted By: veronica | Aug 13th