How much does it cost your airline to fly your luggage?
Apparently, the cost of transporting a piece of luggage is … $15. At least that’s according to research done by The Wall Street Journal. The kicker? The second and third piece of luggage costs exactly the same.
Does anyone really know what the checked bags fees are?
An old Chicago song from my high school days asked “Does anybody know what time it is? That song might be rewritten now -”Does anybody really know what the checked baggage charges are?” Especially at United.
Are baggage fees spurring a carry-on police crackdown?
Like it or not, travelers are getting used to paying surcharges for checked luggage. And with second bag fees up to $50 on some domestic airlines - more for heavier bags - the new surcharges have become a significant source of revenue. Of course, these fees have also spurred travelers to try harder to get their belongings into a carry-on bag.
A good hidden airline fee chart
With the proliferation of airline fees, it seems one needs a program to keep track of the players and the additional fees they charge. Southwest Airlines has added a fee chart to their website to track the difference between their no-fee approach to flying and the other guys. This is probably the most up-to-date listing of airline fees found on the Web.
God bless Air Canada — they rescind baggage fees
Air Canada announced that it will do away with the C$25 second checked bag fee introduced back in the spring. It also plans to roll its fuel surcharges into airfares. These moves are all in the wake of “moderated” fuel costs, and far different from the actions of US legacy carriers.
British Airways discounts some airline fees, but there’s a catch …
There are many reasons the new airline fees are upsetting travelers, including the genuine problem they pose in causing delays at the airport. Along with the hassle of having correct change or at least cash on the plane. But now, British Airways is taking some steps to address this.
Major split over $15 first-checked-baggage-fee among US airlines
Last week Delta Airlines clearly stated that they do not have plans to charge the $15 first-checked-bag-fee that has been instituted by legacy carriers American Airlines, United and US Airways. This creates an unusual split between the major legacy carriers.
American scrambles to collect baggage fees, plans customer service later
American Airlines has launched a public relations campaign to convince the flying public that paying $15 for the first bag checked is a deal. Unfortunately, the airline has to scramble with a lot more than only pricing.
Air Canada “nickels and dimes” their customers
From additional fees for a second piece of luggage to providing, what some consider basic customer service, Air Canada seems to be “nickel and diming” their customers at every turn.