Originally Posted by
broadwayblue
But how does it lower costs exactly? Anyone who checks even 1 bag needs to deal with someone to take the bag from them. Are they really going to be able to fire baggage handlers because a few people decide to save the $25 and check only 1 bag? It just seems like an extra money making scheme for UA...and all customers will pay the price...as you can bet there will now be less available space overhead.
It's a price increase plain and simple. But unlike a price increase that directly affects all passengers, this one only hits those who carry more bags (which costs the airline more money, principally in fuel but also in labor costs).
Curious what happens if you check one bag at check-in, but then need to check a second bag at the gate cause the overheads are full.
