Posts tagged as:
The airlines and TSA are fighting an ongoing battle against theft from checked luggage. The installation of more and more automated baggage handling systems has reduced theft. However, until human contact is eliminated, the problem probably won’t be exorcised.
{ 19 comments }
Most travelers have reluctantly adjusted to paying baggage fees every time they travel in the U.S. But international allowances for the most part have remained standard with even economy class passengers allowed two free bags. British Airways is about to change that.
{ 2 comments }
An old Chicago song from my high school days asked “Does anybody know what time it is? That song might be rewritten now -”Does anybody really know what the checked baggage charges are?” Especially at United.
{ 1 comment }
Like it or not, travelers are getting used to paying surcharges for checked luggage. And with second bag fees up to $50 on some domestic airlines – more for heavier bags – the new surcharges have become a significant source of revenue. Of course, these fees have also spurred travelers to try harder to get their belongings into a carry-on bag.
{ 4 comments }
Most recent changes with domestic airlines might be good for the bottom line, but seem to make travel more difficult and more expensive for travelers. However, someone at United had a good idea, that doesn’t cost anything, and can actually make life at the airport easier: baggage information kiosks.
{ 2 comments }
Airlines are on a slippery slope with baggage fees. Now that it is becoming more commonplace to charge for checked luggage, what is going to happen when something goes wrong?
{ 4 comments }
In Britain the Trading Standards Institute has tested scales used to weigh luggage after complaints from passengers. A total of 18 sets of scales were tested – 10 showed weight on the machine even before the customer’s baggage was lifted on.
{ 0 comments }
