AA raises checked bag fees (as of 20 Feb 2024)
Feb 20, 2024, 4:41 am
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AA raises checked bag fees (as of 20 Feb 2024)
As first reported by JonNYC, AA has raised its bag fees within the United States to an industry high of $40 for the first bag and $45 for the second bag.
Other baggage fees have also increased to/from the Caribbean and Central America.
This just reeks of desperation and even further cements my desire to keep all travel on UA/DL instead of this ghAAstly airline.
https://viewfromthewing.com/american...try-record-40/
Other baggage fees have also increased to/from the Caribbean and Central America.
This just reeks of desperation and even further cements my desire to keep all travel on UA/DL instead of this ghAAstly airline.
https://viewfromthewing.com/american...try-record-40/
Feb 20, 2024, 4:50 am
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As first reported by JonNYC, AA has raised its bag fees within the United States to an industry high of $40 for the first bag and $45 for the second bag.
Other baggage fees have also increased to/from the Caribbean and Central America.
This just reeks of desperation and even further cements my desire to keep all travel on UA/DL instead of this ghAAstly airline.
https://viewfromthewing.com/american...try-record-40/
Other baggage fees have also increased to/from the Caribbean and Central America.
This just reeks of desperation and even further cements my desire to keep all travel on UA/DL instead of this ghAAstly airline.
https://viewfromthewing.com/american...try-record-40/
Feb 20, 2024, 5:13 am
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Feb 20, 2024, 5:20 am
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As first reported by JonNYC, AA has raised its bag fees within the United States to an industry high of $40 for the first bag and $45 for the second bag.
Other baggage fees have also increased to/from the Caribbean and Central America.
This just reeks of desperation and even further cements my desire to keep all travel on UA/DL instead of this ghAAstly airline.
https://viewfromthewing.com/american...try-record-40/
Other baggage fees have also increased to/from the Caribbean and Central America.
This just reeks of desperation and even further cements my desire to keep all travel on UA/DL instead of this ghAAstly airline.
https://viewfromthewing.com/american...try-record-40/
Feb 20, 2024, 5:39 am
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Oh, yes, I completely get the rationale that they want people to sign up for the credit card, to get them into the ecosystem - I just find it interesting that they're making those who don't have a credit card or AAdvantage account (eg those who only fly once a year, and therefore are the most price sensitive consumer), feel even more forced to fit everything into a carry on, which will basically need to get gate checked. It's just putting more work on the GAs and ramp folks, when they're already being pressured to meet D0.
Feb 20, 2024, 5:40 am
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Feb 20, 2024, 6:36 am
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Don't really see this is a big deal domestically anyway, it'll just mean (a) more scrambling for overhead bin space & (b) more gate chacking.
Somewhat annoying because it'll precipitate even more gate lice activity.
Somewhat annoying because it'll precipitate even more gate lice activity.
Feb 20, 2024, 7:06 am
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I just got the email that is pushing bookings to be done direct with AA. That's another thread in itself (how do I know if corporate bookings through Concur/GBT qualify to earn or not?)
However, what is relevant to this thread is that all Aadvantage members can now get a free checked bag. So, all you have to do is join - you don't have to worry about hitting a certain level of status. So much for needing their credit card...
However, what is relevant to this thread is that all Aadvantage members can now get a free checked bag. So, all you have to do is join - you don't have to worry about hitting a certain level of status. So much for needing their credit card...
Feb 20, 2024, 7:27 am
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that will cure the boarding chaos very quickly.
Feb 20, 2024, 7:39 am
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I have not seen this announced, can you clarify?
Feb 20, 2024, 8:02 am
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That said, without the planes, there wouldn't be a value to the credit cards and the miles, so they are interdependent.