Originally Posted by
chuckywang
Man, some of you elites are just so disrespectful and inconsiderate towards regular, infrequent flyers. A middle class family of 5 that only flies together once per year should still be able to take a vacation without breaking the bank.
That family is paying a much lower fare, in real terms, than they would have paid 20 years ago when checked baggage was free. And assuming they can consolidate their luggage, even with the baggage fees they're likely coming out ahead.