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Jun 5, 2008 | 5:52 pm

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Olton Hall

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gunn

I wholeheartedly support this idea. Base rate + overage fees. Considering 75% of my flying is a same day trip, why should I pay for any excess baggage that I'm not carrying with me? That includes the weight on me.
-g

Oh another wonderful revenue idea. A $7 No Checked Luggage Convenience Fee. Also new will be $2 Cell Phone ($3 for PDA's) carriage fee as well as a $4 / iPod (or simular device) carriage fee. Then there will be the $50 fine for not appearing to be paying attention to the safety briefing/video.