Originally Posted by
kaszeta
Enjoy the few months you'll have over at DL until they do the same...
I actually don't think DL is going to cave:
1) DL is already trying to make up for the $0 First bag charge by charging $50 for the 2nd bag. If one checks 2 bags, the fee is $50, compared to $40 at others like CO ($15 for 1st + $25 for 2nd).
2) DL does not allow elite qualification by segments; if they took the 500 mile min away, the short-haul traveler will have absolutely zero incentive to fly DL.