Why your baggage fee is actually a Scam

Ever wonder why airlines charge $75 for a checked bag when the actual fuel cost is only $2?
The answer isn't what you think. While you're paying premium prices for baggage, there's a multi-billion dollar industry operating directly beneath your feet that most passengers never see.
In this video, we expose the hidden economics of air travel and reveal why airlines are increasingly pushing passengers toward carry-on only policies. Spoiler: It has nothing to do with weight limits.
What you'll learn:
→ The real profit margin airlines make per passenger (hint: it's shockingly low)
→ What's actually flying in the cargo hold under your seat
→ Why "Basic Economy" is designed to make you travel light
→ How the 2020 pandemic revealed airlines' true priorities
→ The future of baggage fees on long-haul flights
Key facts covered:

According to IATA data, airlines operate on razor-thin profit margins
Belly cargo can generate significantly higher revenue per cubic meter than passenger baggage
Some international routes derive substantial income from cargo operations
The aviation industry carries over 70 million tonnes of cargo annually

Next time you're charged for checking a bag, remember: you're not paying for fuel. You're paying for something else entirely.
Sources: International Air Transport Association (IATA), industry cargo data, airline financial reports