In the case of a code-share operation with a foreign carrier or that of an airline alliance with antitrust immunity, the ability to merge operations and make them seamless for travelers borders on the impossible. Consumers end up faced with alliances and codeshares of a Frankenstein nature.
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The latest luggage fee numbers, as reported by the federal government, show that the major airlines are collecting less for our checked suitcases.
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Most frequent and even semi-regular travelers know the basic drill — don’t put anything really important in your checked baggage. Most columns and posts are jewelry, keys, prescription medicines, computers and anything exceptionally valuable. But there other important items that we can’t live without.
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Baggage fees are a pain in the neck, but at least the pain is defined. Baggage roulette waiting for luggage delivery after arrival is much more painful.
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I normally try to talk clients out of mixing airlines. The potential problems usually far out-weigh most perceived time and/or money savings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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