Virgin America joined the ranks of airlines that are increasing checked baggage fees last week, thereby pissing off already cash-strapped travelers. But you may receive financial aid at hotels, since some of them are picking up the baggage tab.

Washington, D.C., hotels The Dupont and The Normandy will credit your account for the baggage costs, with a $50 max, if you stay two or more nights through June 30. Kimpton's We've Got Your Bag promotion gives you a room credit for one bag, up to $25, and the offer is ongoing at the company's hotels. ]]> Jennifer Kester 2010-02-24T09:00:21-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/15/13824/2065 <![CDATA[<p><p><img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/loewshotellogobags.jpeg" class="imgborder">We're tired of paying all sorts of fees for checking our bags and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/loews%20hotels"><b>Loews Hotels</b></a> feels our pain. They'll continue to reimburse guests for their $15 checked baggage for up to two bags for a maximum of $30 per occupied room per stay.<p> Just present any airline bag fee receipt at the front desk to receive the rebate, which will be issued in the form of a credit to their bill at check-out. <p>Loews has extended this promotion - which they began when American Airlines started this nonsense and began charging passengers for checked baggage this spring - until November 30. That means you can still go on your out-of-town post-Thanksgiving shopping spree (<a href="http://www.loewshotels.com./en/Hotels/Regency-Hotel/Overview.aspx">the Loews travelingmcmahans 2008-09-16T09:15:28-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/