Originally Posted by
GRALISTAIR
“It’s not a question of money,” she said. “People are just fed up with being nickeled and dimed.”.....
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I wish people would lose this (nickel and dime) expression - it is so worn out.
It's
common knowlege that the airlines charge for bags. Websites, blogs, media have been reporting it for over two years on a steady basis and everyone acts so surprised when they have to pay.
If you don't want to pay, then pack accordingly for a carryon. If you have to pack more than a carryon (i.e., cruisewear), then check a bag and consider it part of the cost of your trip; - just like the possibility of an extra hotel night or a restaurant meal you didn't necessarily plan on.
When I look at hotel websites, I'm not too fond of the room tax and other miscellaneous charges. I don't like departure taxes when I go to foreign countries but I make sure I have at least a general knowlege of what to expect before I go. I don't have any sympathy for people who don't do their homework.