US Airways announced today that it will charge customers $25 to check a second bag for flights, starting May 5.
The new fee, similar to one adopted by United Airlines three weeks ago, is intended to offset increased fuel prices, which have raised the airline's operating costs, US Airways said.
Passengers still will be able to check one bag free of charge. After the $25 fee for a second bag, checking a third or other additional bag will cost $100 per bag, the airline said.
The new fees don't apply to Dividend Miles Preferred members, first class and Envoy passengers, Star Alliance Silver and Gold members, active military personnel, unaccompanied minors and people checking assistive devices.
US Airways said about 8 percent of passengers checked a second bag.
Result?
More people bringing even more stuff into already overfilled luggage bins.
US Airways announced today that it will charge customers $25 to check a second bag for flights, starting May 5.
The new fee, similar to one adopted by United Airlines three weeks ago, is intended to offset increased fuel prices, which have raised the airline's operating costs, US Airways said.
Passengers still will be able to check one bag free of charge. After the $25 fee for a second bag, checking a third or other additional bag will cost $100 per bag, the airline said.
The new fees don't apply to Dividend Miles Preferred members, first class and Envoy passengers, Star Alliance Silver and Gold members, active military personnel, unaccompanied minors and people checking assistive devices.
US Airways said about 8 percent of passengers checked a second bag.
Result?
More people bringing even more stuff into already overfilled luggage bins.
Stijloor.
How much to UPS or Fed-Ex a bag to your destination?
There's startup out there now arranging this service for travelers.
Hmm... What about a guarantee that your bag will arrive
1) at your destination
2) at the same time
3) without damage
I booked flights on Allegiant Air for my family trip in July...
1) reserve a seat --- extra
2) carry on luggage --- extra
3) permission to change your itinerary --- extra
4) food/drink during the flight ---- extra
5) headset to listen to music --- extra
and we accept it.......
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I think so Stijloor. The airlines are becoming like an airborne bus service. But the bus has them beat in that the bags less often end up in some other state.
Or do they?
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Hmm... What about a guarantee that your bag will arrive
1) at your destination
2) at the same time
3) without damage
I booked flights on Allegiant Air for my family trip in July...
1) reserve a seat --- extra
2) carry on luggage --- extra
3) permission to change your itinerary --- extra
4) food/drink during the flight ---- extra
5) headset to listen to music --- extra
and we accept it.......
Kees,
You are referring to a discount (no frills) airline.
That what you described, I believe, is to be expected.
However, I was referring to US Airways, where most customers have to pay "full-fare."
And even with US Airways...we have to accept it.
But that's the way it's going...not a darn thing we can do about it.
2nd Checked bag? That will cost you.
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