OH MY GOSH Jenna!! CONTINENTAL DID change their policy recently!!!
I just took this off their website:
"Continental has implemented a $15 fee for a customer's first checked bag when traveling on Economy fare tickets purchased on or after Sept. 6, 2008 for travel on or after Oct. 7, 2008 within the 50 U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada."
I guess the fee doesn't apply to me because I got my ticket BEFORE Sept. 6th?
WOW, i am glad you brought that to my attention, I had no idea!