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CHARLOTTE -- A number of Washington lawmakers want to make it cheaper to fly. A group of Senators are pushing a proposal that will do away with airline baggage fees for passenger's first bag.

Most major airlines charge $25 or more for the first checked-in bag.

So far this year, Delta has brought in the most baggage fee revenue out of all the major airlines, with more than $400 million. Delta is followed by American. U.S. Airways, Continental and United airlines when comparing revenue.

Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu plans to sponsor the fee change.

“When an airline advertises a flight, that is how much it should cost plain and simple," said Landrieu. "Passengers should not be charged additional fees for checked or carry on baggage, drinking water or other reasonable requests.”

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Director Jerry Orr says this proposal is similar to other recent air travel policy changes. He says the government should stay out of business affairs.

“The most difficult thing for the public is when Congress tries to makes rules that tell business how to operate,” said Orr.