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Baggage fees and the rising costs of airline travel

There was a time, even as early as 2019, when seat selection, meals, and check-in luggage were included in most standard airline tickets.

Yet, although airfare prices are on the rise, these amenities are now seemingly a luxury, and you can find yourself being charged multiple add-ons. So, how exactly did we get here?

By the BBC's Griesham Taan & Sanjana Bhambhani