<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by duxfan:
Question for Vegas Agent -
Does the $10 fee accuratly reflect the COST of collecting the money? I'm assuming the counter agent will have to issue an MCO of some kind for payment? Otherwise you'd have the problem of the $10 disappearing in the skycaps pocket.
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Yes the counter agent should issue a Special Service Ticket which will provide a receipt...just as if you were purchasing a kennel or bike box (which have always had a $15 charge).
Skycaps will not have the capability of issuing these boxes but will have to direct the passenger inside to buy one.
I too, can understand the need to charge for them...although I agree with some that $10 is a bit steep for a box that costs probably less than a buck to produce... but if it results in the eventual elimination of the need to produce/purchase the boxes by the airline then there will be a cost savings there as well...I know some carriers that haven't provided them for years (as they send their passengers to us for what was a free box before!).