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They can 'value price' the lavs!!
Originally Posted by FewMiles
(Post 13725007)
At some point, airlines will start weighing passengers. (Passenger + baggage) weight allowance.
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I see no mention of those (few) flying in Spirit's business class being exempt from this fee. Does that mean that even those up front will pay?
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Flying from Canada to the US last month I paid only $15 for a checked bag, but I see it has been raised to $25.
At least our dollar here seems headed higher than the US, so that increase won't seem quite as bad. ;) |
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On a serious note, isn't the idea to price carry-ons higher than checked bags, so people will opt for checking bags? I don't think this is as much about a new, incremental revenue stream as it is about trying to dive more business to an existing channel (checked bag fees). Result is revenue uplift and faster boarding times (OTDs). No? |
Too many fees. Lowering the cost of the tickets but increases the surcharges. Stop with the games.
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Originally Posted by midnightio
(Post 13731478)
Too many fees. Lowering the cost of the tickets but increases the surcharges. Stop with the games.
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this thread makes me sick. Give me this, give me that. FREE! heaven forbid an airline attempt to not lose money...
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Originally Posted by 869
(Post 13737679)
this thread makes me sick. Give me this, give me that. FREE! heaven forbid an airline attempt to not lose money...
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Originally Posted by 869
(Post 13737679)
this thread makes me sick. Give me this, give me that. FREE! heaven forbid an airline attempt to not lose money...
Do you? check bags carry on ship wear the same one thing every day maye if you and-or the company you work for want the airline to not lose money, you can buy full Y/J/F every time you buy a ticket, that would be much healthier for the airline you need to do your part too |
Originally Posted by JoeBagodonuts
(Post 13738654)
so tell me then, how do you travel?
Do you? check bags carry on ship wear the same one thing every day maye if you and-or the company you work for want the airline to not lose money, you can buy full Y/J/F every time you buy a ticket, that would be much healthier for the airline you need to do your part too Back on topic: I think the checked baggage fee has turned boarding the plane into a giant <redacted>. I saw a guy carry a hockey bag onto the plane and expect it to fit. You could have fit a body in that thing. And the GA let him on??? Charging for carry-on bags would help relieve some of that mess, but I really think it would push everyone over to WM. I know if I wasn't exempt I would be looking for other options ASAP. As it is, I think WM offers a comparable overall experience to AA if you're non-elite. Yes, the board process is lame, but it works. And you can pay to go first if you want. Their planes seem to be on time MUCH more often and their staff is a lot more friendly. Alas- WM from Dallas is unacceptably complicated. Anything more than a short hop to a neighboring state requires a connection. For me, it's not worth the hassle. I know may elites use the connection games for the miles, but I loathe wasting time at airports and the potential for missed connections. Give me NS anyday. However- the fee game really has increased my AA loyalty. Not having to pay bag fees and getting on the plane first is a perk that I am not interested in giving up anytime soon. |
+1 ... I have had to help people get their baggage in and/or store it right just so we could have a pseudo-chance of getting off the ground.
Or my other favorite ... even when in FC lately, if I come late due to a connection issue, it is a struggle sometimes to get my stuff into the overhead bin ... +-ADT
Originally Posted by Umrswimr
(Post 13739052)
Mine does, actually. Every ticket I buy for business travel is Y class. I have no idea how the cost model supports that, but that's how the travel agency is configured!
Back on topic: I think the checked baggage fee has turned boarding the plane into a giant clusterf**k. I saw a guy carry a hockey bag onto the plane and expect it to fit. You could have fit a body in that thing. And the GA let him on??? Charging for carry-on bags would help relieve some of that mess, but I really think it would push everyone over to WM. I know if I wasn't exempt I would be looking for other options ASAP. As it is, I think WM offers a comparable overall experience to AA if you're non-elite. Yes, the board process is lame, but it works. And you can pay to go first if you want. Their planes seem to be on time MUCH more often and their staff is a lot more friendly. Alas- WM from Dallas is unacceptably complicated. Anything more than a short hop to a neighboring state requires a connection. For me, it's not worth the hassle. I know may elites use the connection games for the miles, but I loathe wasting time at airports and the potential for missed connections. Give me NS anyday. However- the fee game really has increased my AA loyalty. Not having to pay bag fees and getting on the plane first is a perk that I am not interested in giving up anytime soon. |
Originally Posted by tegelad
(Post 13739180)
+1 ... I have had to help people get their baggage in and/or store it right just so we could have a pseudo-chance of getting off the ground.
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This thread is more fun that the other speculations. Of course AA will never do this, just as it will not work for Spirit.
That is my speculation. |
OT:
I think they should start doing a lot more valet checking. Increased in checked baggage may result in more lost baggage claims, inconvenience frequent flyers, etc. I do not mind valet checking my bag at all like AE. I see more pros than cons in that approach. Only thing I see is they may need more manpower, or just more time for the existing ones to valet check more bags. |
I think the checked baggage fee has turned boarding the plane into a giant [redacted]. I saw a guy carry a hockey bag onto the plane and expect it to fit. You could have fit a body in that thing. And the GA let him on??? I haven't noticed significantly more carry-ons since the bag fees were implemented, but everyone's MMV. What I have noticed is plenty of complaining about the fees from people who nevertheless just suck it up and pay them. Most people I know in my personal life haven't changed their traveling M.O. with regard to luggage. I know I haven't. I've carried on for pretty much all my adult life, just because I like to keep things simple and travel light. |
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