'Predatory monopoly': Canadian North, feds criticized over new baggage fees

Two weeks ago, the airline unveiled sweeping changes and increased costs. While passengers still receive their first bag for free, the cost of a second bag on the lowest ticket fare has jumped by 50 per cent, and the cost of an overweight bag (anything over 51 pounds) has tripled on all fare types.

'Predatory monopoly': Canadian North, feds criticized over new baggage fees
A Boeing jet with white and red livery takes off from a snowy Northern airport on a cloudless, sunny day.

Two weeks ago, the airline unveiled sweeping changes and increased costs. While passengers still receive their first bag for free, the cost of a second bag on the lowest ticket fare has jumped by 50 per cent, and the cost of an overweight bag (anything over 51 pounds) has tripled on all fare types.