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Old Nov 6, 2009, 12:34 pm
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Originally Posted by BlueHorseShoe2000
If you listened to the Southwest earnings calls close enough, management was very clear in stating that other sources of ancilliary revenue would be needed. Since they have decided not to charge for bags (for now, anyways) they will have to be really creative in finding extra fees to slap on customers.
I have an idea... They can charge for carry on baggage. I don't know about anyone else, but I get really frustrated waiting for people to stow their luggage. It seems like an eternity. If SW charges for carry on luggage, boarding will be so fast it will make your head spin!
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