3 Major U.S. Airlines Charging to Check a Single Bag!
June 12, 2008
And then there were three….
Earlier in the week American airlines announced that in addition to a $20 fuel surcharge, they will begin to charge passengers $15 when checking a single bag. Two other airlines, United and US Airways followed suit. Most airlines are already charging a $25 fee for a second checked bag. So far Southwest is the only airline to allow two checked bags for free.
US Airways doesn’t stop there. They have already discontinued free snacks such as pretzels and if you are lucky enough to be on a US Airways flight after July 9th, be prepared to pay $2 for that juice, water or soda. Alcoholic beverages, formerly $5 will now be $7. Want a window, aisle or exit row seat? It’s going to cost you. Spirit Airlines as well as several others, have begun charging extra for seat reservations and “premium seats”
Flying commercial airlines has become nothing more than riding a Greyhound bus with wings….. Sorry, no offense to Greyhound.
What are your thoughts?
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