EXTRA $15/Bag Check Fee In Our Future?
May 21, 2008, 8:56 am
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EXTRA $15/Bag Check Fee In Our Future?
AA started the ball rolling today announcing a new $15 fee for the first checked bag on all domestic runs, exempting premium AAdvantage and full-fare Y customers. The new fee is effective for tickets purchased on or after June 15. They're trimming 11-12% capacity this year and parking 75 planes, as well.
The boarding process, as summer leisure pax test the carry-on size limits, should be pleasant.
Might DL fall in line with this?
The boarding process, as summer leisure pax test the carry-on size limits, should be pleasant.
Might DL fall in line with this?
May 21, 2008, 9:24 am
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Would Delta DARE following American (1st checked bag fee)
This morning American announced that, along with a bunch of service cuts (up to 11 percent) that it would charge $15 for the FIRST checked bag, starting June 15th.
Would Delta follow? I suspect not at first, but it may be inevitable given $130 or $150, or $180 oil.
This makes me all the happier that I have status, albeit only lowly GM right now.
Would Delta follow? I suspect not at first, but it may be inevitable given $130 or $150, or $180 oil.
This makes me all the happier that I have status, albeit only lowly GM right now.
May 21, 2008, 9:27 am
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LegalTender asks the same question here...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=826059
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=826059
May 21, 2008, 9:27 am
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Great... whats next, charging to use the overhead air vent?
May 21, 2008, 9:27 am
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Why not? With $132 oil EVERYTHING is fair game. If this gets enough revenue to stave off bankruptcy until oil prices invariably cool down then why not?
May 21, 2008, 9:28 am
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Wasn't AA the last legacy airline to implement the second checked bag fee?
May 21, 2008, 9:31 am
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With oil where it is at, I would expect them to do this to raise whatever revenue they could get. I flew DCA-CVG-MSP this past Saturday and the planes were 3/4 full at best. How can they survive without?
May 21, 2008, 9:33 am
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May 21, 2008, 9:35 am
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I am sure that is coming but doesn't it take time to tweak the schedule by pulling a/c out of service? This is something that can be implemented relatively quickly to give them a little financial cushion. I guess I would rather them nickel and dime then go out of business. With the impending merger, we also need to be concerned about the health of NWA as there is a danger of them pulling Delta down with them.
May 21, 2008, 9:36 am
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Delta will take a pass:
The planned fee on the first checked bag immediately ran into resistance. Delta Air Lines Inc. spokeswoman Betsy Talton said the Atlanta-based airline is considering all of its options in light of $130-a-barrel oil, but doesn't plan to match the $15 fee American announced. - AP
May 21, 2008, 9:36 am
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And to think, I always laughed at the Southwest commercials. Now it is coming true.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3ccinu-bY3s
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3ccinu-bY3s
May 21, 2008, 9:36 am
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I just want to see strict enforcement of carryon rules. Otherwise people are going to REALLY become obnoxious with their carryon cargo.
May 21, 2008, 9:38 am
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May 21, 2008, 9:40 am
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I suppose this might be better than just raising the ticket price by $15. The fee gives the passenger a little bit of control. You can choose to carry less and avoid the fee or carry more and pay the fee.
I just want to see strict enforcement of carryon rules. Otherwise people are going to REALLY become obnoxious with their carryon cargo.
I just want to see strict enforcement of carryon rules. Otherwise people are going to REALLY become obnoxious with their carryon cargo.
May 21, 2008, 9:46 am
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