Originally Posted by
kudzu
Airlines, including US, have to find new ways to increase revenue, and if this is one easy way, so be it. Since FFs are exempt, it would mostly impact those folks who fly US for price reasons.... it merely becomes another factor in their decision to choose flying US (or not).
Looks like the new policy would become the industry standard, like it or not. At least US did not pioneer this
I think that's correct. And how often does the typical frequent flyer actually check more than 1 bag per person (+ carry on)? If you need the stuff for business, you can easily justify the $25. It seems mostly like a tax on overpackers and folks using the airline as a shipping service.
A long time ago (pre 9/11), I remember moving across the country at my own expense. As I was flying back and forth for business and house-hunting, I often checked a half dozen boxes (I'd give the skycap a good tip). Ah, the good ol' days.