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Save/ShareStarting May 5, US Airways will charge most of its passengers on domestic flights $25 to check a second bag. This follows a move by United Airlines earlier this month to do the same, as we reported.
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I'm really not surprised at the move by US Air. And it obviously means that other airlines aren't far behind. Thanks for staying on top of this, Sean
One side of me likes this because it great for our business which allows fliers to cut down on the need to take much luggage with them.
But, I also worry that it makes travel more difficult and expensive for a lot of people who just don't need that burden. It's really nothing more than a tax--and a regressive one at that.
John
Posted By John on February 27, 2008, 12:04 PM
One question. Will a fee be incurred by having to gate check a bag if a passenger has already checked one bag? I can easily see this leading to more people trying to call a second full-size carryon a "personal item" and stuffing them both in the overhead bins because *they* want their legroom, and the airlines are already not inclined to enforce their own policies. It would seem ridiculously unfair for those in the later boarding groups to have to pay to gate check, especially if they have followed the carryon policy.
Posted By Caren on February 27, 2008, 1:29 PM
Hi, Caren,
Thanks for your comment. That's a great question! The airlines, particularly US Airways, have not spelled out how their policies will work in real-life situations. But I agree with you, that would be terribly unfair!
--Sean
Blog editor
Posted By Blog Editor on February 27, 2008, 5:12 PM
Is this only domestic now? I'm sure it will be expanded to international at a later date. This upsets me. I always take a foldup suitcase filled with items for a school, orphange or a religious center (any religion) and this would cost me more to do. I will continue to do this as I feel that we Armericans don't know how lucky we are--but they have already downgraded from 70lbs to 50lbs.
Posted By rosalie greer on February 28, 2008, 12:16 PM
The other scenario I can see happening is if you are flying from the States to Europe or elsewhere and are not able to check your luggage through to the final destination. I would think they would charge the extra amount for the domestic portion of the trip.
Posted By Ryan James on February 28, 2008, 12:41 PM
And how much will they pay me per day the next time they LOSE my bag?
Posted By Judy on February 28, 2008, 12:54 PM
This creates a problem for those of us who travel to the Caribbean for scuba diving. I am currently a member of their dividend miles program but will not be for long!
Posted By Erin on March 4, 2008, 8:29 PM
For the average person, airline tickets are already over priced. Families with children are not going to be able to fly with their parents anymore. I see families using the road more. The airlines have imposed a separate fuel charge and now another charge for bags while keeping the weight limits the same. This is just not fair. I will not fly United or US airways.
Posted By Jackie on March 7, 2008, 7:22 PM