But 54 percent agreed on this: No airline fee is more annoying than the one to check luggage.

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If she passes the escalator test, check to see if she checks luggage on a short plane ride.

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All are following a similar line -- check before you fly, turn up early, expect tougher security and skimp on the hand luggage.

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