missydarlin
Jul 29, 03, 1:50 am
Beginning October 1, bags weighing 51-70 lbs will be charged a $25 exces baggage fee. There will continue to be a $50 fee for bags weighing 71-100 lbs. Anything over 100 lbs must be shipped cargo.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan - New Baggage Rules beginning Oct 1st
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bworrell
Jul 29, 03, 8:11 am
That's still less then competitors, so I don't see a problem. I just flew America West, and they charge $50 for 51lbs to 70lbs, and $80 for 71lbs to 100lbs.
I just bought a new bag, and every time I fill it up (I have to bring some heavy stuff) and I think it's like 70lbs, it ends up being only 50lbs on the scale. I don't see how some people even move 70lb bags....
I just bought a new bag, and every time I fill it up (I have to bring some heavy stuff) and I think it's like 70lbs, it ends up being only 50lbs on the scale. I don't see how some people even move 70lb bags....
WebTraveler
Jul 29, 03, 9:48 am
Well Alaska held out longer than the others. I had a 31' upright and a 29' upright with wheels that used to fit the old rools. They've been useless now - not that I ever really used them on Alaska's west coast routes anyway. I used to use them going back east when I'd stay for multiple weeks.
Life goes on and the nickels and dimes continue to fall in the airline industry. The fee with Alaska at $25 is not too bad when compared with the rest.
Life goes on and the nickels and dimes continue to fall in the airline industry. The fee with Alaska at $25 is not too bad when compared with the rest.
Westcoaster
Aug 4, 03, 10:28 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by WebTraveler:
Well Alaska held out longer than the others. I had a 31' upright and a 29' upright with wheels that used to fit the old rools. They've been useless now - not that I ever really used them on Alaska's west coast routes anyway. I used to use them going back east when I'd stay for multiple weeks.
Life goes on and the nickels and dimes continue to fall in the airline industry. The fee with Alaska at $25 is not too bad when compared with the rest.</font>
An e-mail I got from AS says that the changes are being made to reduce workplace injuries. So it's not for revenue enhancement, it's for the safety of the workers. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif Actually, if it does result in fewer back injuries, etc., then that's a good thing. I can't imagine lifting 70 pound bags all day long. I suppose the ideal situation for AS would then be for no one to exceed the free luggage allowance, thus creating no additional revenue but making the job safer.
Well Alaska held out longer than the others. I had a 31' upright and a 29' upright with wheels that used to fit the old rools. They've been useless now - not that I ever really used them on Alaska's west coast routes anyway. I used to use them going back east when I'd stay for multiple weeks.
Life goes on and the nickels and dimes continue to fall in the airline industry. The fee with Alaska at $25 is not too bad when compared with the rest.</font>
An e-mail I got from AS says that the changes are being made to reduce workplace injuries. So it's not for revenue enhancement, it's for the safety of the workers. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif Actually, if it does result in fewer back injuries, etc., then that's a good thing. I can't imagine lifting 70 pound bags all day long. I suppose the ideal situation for AS would then be for no one to exceed the free luggage allowance, thus creating no additional revenue but making the job safer.
WebTraveler
Aug 5, 03, 6:35 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Westcoaster:
An e-mail I got from AS says that the changes are being made to reduce workplace injuries. So it's not for revenue enhancement, it's for the safety of the workers. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif Actually, if it does result in fewer back injuries, etc., then that's a good thing. I can't imagine lifting 70 pound bags all day long. I suppose the ideal situation for AS would then be for no one to exceed the free luggage allowance, thus creating no additional revenue but making the job safer. </font>
They can say whatever they want. No doubt lighter suitcases produce less injuries, but this higher standard has been the standard for how long? The fees on Alaska are less than most of the other airlines, so while Alaska may not using it as a fee generator others cearly are.
Plus now I have several suitcases that are no longer available for use on any carrier. If the industry was really concerned about industries don't you think they would get together with the luggage manufacturers and come up with some standards?
An e-mail I got from AS says that the changes are being made to reduce workplace injuries. So it's not for revenue enhancement, it's for the safety of the workers. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif Actually, if it does result in fewer back injuries, etc., then that's a good thing. I can't imagine lifting 70 pound bags all day long. I suppose the ideal situation for AS would then be for no one to exceed the free luggage allowance, thus creating no additional revenue but making the job safer. </font>
They can say whatever they want. No doubt lighter suitcases produce less injuries, but this higher standard has been the standard for how long? The fees on Alaska are less than most of the other airlines, so while Alaska may not using it as a fee generator others cearly are.
Plus now I have several suitcases that are no longer available for use on any carrier. If the industry was really concerned about industries don't you think they would get together with the luggage manufacturers and come up with some standards?