A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Air Canada and WestJet "colluded to fix the price" and introduce a charge for a first checked bag fee within days of each other. A lawyer for the plaintiff alleges the country's two largest airlines "colluded," claiming WestJet publicly announced its checked bag fee plans as a way to invite Air Canada to follow along, which it did. On Sept. 15, 2014, WestJet announced its new $25 checked bag charge. He believes Air Canada simply reacted quickly to WestJet's news and says that's the way many industries operate. Checked bag profitsThe proposed Canadian class action also alleges that Air Canada and WestJet have profited from the baggage charge, while providing nothing more for customers.

Source: CBC News September 27, 2016 08:59 UTC