As if the quotient for irritation with air travel isn't already at an all time high, American Airlines has announced that it will charge $15 for the first checked bag. The charge applies to all discount coach tickets, and is exempt for full fare coach, business class, international flights, and premium frequent fliers. More info on American Airline's site here.
United Airlines is already looking into doing the same, Continental declined comment, and Delta, Northwest and Southwest have no immediate plans to follow suit. We'll see how long that lasts...
As a legitimate carry-on only traveler, I have visions of UFC style fights breaking out in the aisles over that precious overhead bin space for those donkeys who brought on four bags.
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They're really going to have to start policing the 2 item carry on rule!
yes, i was thinking they need to hire bouncers for the gates.
I'm glad I just burned my last free ticket on American. What a stupid policy. I'd rather see a bigger charge up front than get nickel and dimed to death.
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