Note to Fellow Travelers: Learn to Pack Better
Posted on 28. Apr, 2008 by Deb in Just...Traveling
Other Airlines have started it, now American has joined in. Joined in on what? Charging $25 for a 2nd checked bag on Domestic Flights…..
We want to make sure you’re aware of the current checked baggage policies before you head to the airport. Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after May 12, 2008, may check one bag for free and check a second bag for $25 each way. Our carry-on policy of one personal item (such as a purse or laptop bag) plus one bag remains in place.
Check out the FAQ on AA.Com
I know its about fuel costs – as extra weight in the planes adds to the use of fuel….but I also think it’s a way for the airlines to simply make more money. I’m safe, because I have status with American – this will hurt, not the business travelers, but the leisure travelers……
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04. May, 2008
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