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Somehow, in a rough economy, the travel industry is getting away with highway robbery. They advertise that they'll take you somewhere, but don't let you take anything with you to do so.
"Sure, come on an exotic getaway, but that swimsuit has to stay home. Unless you wear it on the flight."
"Want a fabulous weekend in New York City? Book our flight, but don't stay too long because we don't let you take shampoo. Don't want a smelly return trip!"
Makes. No. Sense.
The extra fees do influence who I fly with. Next month, we're taking a getaway to Seattle, and it is on Southwest.
I was stoked to see Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide on Today in Travel. A spreadsheet of all major airlines and what they charge for the first bag, second bag and so on. They even have a European version.
I still think it it is robbery though.
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Photo of Yakima Valley in Washington by Seattle Miles
4 comments:
It truly is obscene that they can charge those kinds of prices for luggage fees. I think the first bag should be free - I'm ok with a fee for a second and third bag per person, but where do they get off making someone pay for one bag to be checked? I hope that Southwest shows them how it's done and we do away with those fees.
What a helpful guide. Thanks for posting! I almost don't want to fly anymore because of all of the restrictions and fees!
Jordan and I only fly southwest now
Just TODAY I heard on the radio how skycaps (is that what they're called?) are not making hardly any money. The extra fees for bags that the airlines are charging means no one tips the skycaps anymore, and a group of them are suing airlines for damages.
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