Analysis Summary:

The article appears mostly accurate, with the core claim about airline fees generating billions being supported by multiple sources. There's a slight bias towards portraying airline fees negatively, focusing on consumer and political opposition. The article's claim about "raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups" is supported by the provided sources, but the extent of this ire might be amplified.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** "The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups."
  • Verification Source #4: Supports the general idea that extra fees are a growing source of revenue and implies potential consumer concern.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports the idea that fees are generating billions and implies potential political concern through the mention of a Senate report.
• The extent of the "ire" is not directly quantifiable from the sources, so there might be a slight exaggeration.
• Claim:** (Implied) Airline fees have turned baggage into billions.
  • Verification Source #1, #2, and #3: Directly support this claim as the title and subject of the BBC program.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, stating that baggage fees have generated billions in revenue.
  • Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, stating that airline revenue from baggage fees increased.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Agreement:** Verification Sources #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 all agree that airline fees, specifically baggage fees, are a significant source of revenue for airlines, generating billions.
• Lack of Coverage:** The specific level of "ire" from politicians and consumer groups is not explicitly quantified in the provided sources, although the sources do suggest concern and scrutiny.