July 22nd, 2008
Airline Luggage Fees
Airline Luggage Fees
Are Airlines getting carried away with luggage fees?
Laura and I recently took a vacation and we were shocked when we went to check in our luggage. Laura and I flew US Air. Their policy for checked luggage as of July 1st is this: $15 for your first checked bag, $25 for the second checked bag and $100 for bag 3-9. Bags weighing 51-70 lbs is $50 and bags weighing 71-99 lbs is $100. It was embarrassing, people where actually at the gate shifting their personal belongings from one bag to another to even out weight. It shouldn’t make any difference that one bag is 45 lbs and the other bag is 55 lbs. It’s just another way for these airlines to get additional dollars out of the traveler and in my opinion it’s ridiculous.
Does all this make your head spin? Well I wanted to scream! Our checked luggage bill was $105.00.
Here is a Tip:
When comparing airfare you also need to keep in mind what your checked luggage bill will be. Because when booking your flight online, you may think you are saving money, but with your luggage it could cost you more. There are some airlines that DO NOT charge for your first and second bag. One airline I will mention is Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines, I applaud you! With Southwest you are allowed to carry on one personal item, one bag and they do not charge you for your first two pieces of luggage. I will fly Southwest Airlines any time I can even if the rate is slightly higher, because I know that I will not have to deal with the issue of an additional charge when checking in luggage.
You can search Google for additional luggage tips.
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