A federal judge in Atlanta has vacated his Aug. 6 order that allowed an antitrust suit over baggage fees against Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways to go forward as a class action.

U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten on Aug. 17, without explanation, vacated his order that the suit claiming illegal price-fixing by the two airlines could proceed for all U.S. Delta and AirTran passengers who since 2008 have paid to check their bags. Prior to 2008, passengers were able to check first bags for free.

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