Hawaiian Air posts record $18.1 million in bag fees

The carrier cites an increased number of passengers on mainland routes

By Star-Advertiser staff

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 18, 2012

~~<p>Hawaiian Airlines took in a record $18.1 million in baggage fees in the third quarter, according to a federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics report issued Monday.</p>
<p>The local airline ranked 11th in the nation in total collections. The $18.1 million follows previous record amounts of $16.5 million in the second quarter and $16.1 million in the first quarter of 2012.</p>
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Hawaiian Airlines took in a record $18.1 million in baggage fees in the third quarter, according to a federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics report issued Monday.

The local airline ranked 11th in the nation in total collections. The $18.1 million follows previous record amounts of $16.5 million in the second quarter and $16.1 million in the first quarter of 2012. Login for more...