May 21 2008
You Want Something Outrageous?
Via the Washington Post today, check this out [my thoughts in brackets]…..
American Airlines will start charging $15 for the first checked bag [they already charge $25 for a second bag]….the fees are an effort to get customers to pay for services they want. [I don't just want the service of you taking my luggage to my destination, I EXPECT IT!]
Its proposed fee for a first checked bag would exempt people who belong to elite levels of its frequent flyer programs, those who bought full-fare tickets and those traveling overseas. [gee thanks]
Talk about completely obscene! I thought charging $25 for the second bag was bad, but almost somewhat reasonable, but charging for ONE BAG?! Consumers are getting completely ripped off by the airline industry. I don’t understand why they don’t just raise the price of a ticket. These little fees here and there ar like death by 1000 paper cuts instead of just adding it into the ticket price.
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Grr! That is especially irritating because there are so many things you cannot bring in a carry-on—-ie my daughter has about 4 kinds of lotions and hair stuff. Not checking a bag is not really an option. Bah humbug!