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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 9:01 pm
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chasbondy
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Originally Posted by lensman
If so, then doesn't the first bag fee just shuffle the price equation a little by placing a little more burden on those that check bags and a little less on those who do carry-on only?
It also means that many will sneak on board with 2-3 pieces on their roll-aboard, and an additional piece on their shoulder, thus using up the overhead space very quickly. Then, the poor .......s who get on last will have to check their bags at $15 a piece, as no OH space will be left
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