Comments on: 5 outrageous luggage fee myths the airlines want you to believe

By: Julia Oxford

Julia Oxford — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:04:38 +0000

These fees are getting more outrageous daily! You used to be able to fly and have “free luggage”, now they charge you to destroy or lose your luggage. If they are going to charge these outrageous fees, then take care of our luggage! I’m tired of spending money on luggage only for it to be ripped, torn or destroyed by the airlines! Now Spirit wants to charge you for a carry-on! This is ridiculous, as you are carrying it and they have nothing to do with handling it. They want to charge you a fee for everything. Back in the day you had to contact them or go to the airport to purchase your tickets…now you research it, book it, pay for it and print your own tickets! Yet if you need to change something or cancel due to something beyond your control, they want to charge any where from $75.00-$150.00 to change a ticket they didn’t book or handle. People need to speak up and voice their complaints or this will never be resolved.

By: Nigel Appleby

Nigel Appleby — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:54:29 +0000

I still say that checked baggage should be free and carry-on more than required for in flight should be charged. Think how much easier getting in and off would be. I admi the baggage handlers would hate it.

By: Laura Townsend Elion

Laura Townsend Elion — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:07:52 +0000

When these fees first came out, my main complaint was (and continues to be) that they were unfair in light ot the newest TSA requirements that mean many travelers who might otherwise not have to check a bag now have to in order to comply with the carry-on restrictions.

If I were allowed to bring my shampoo and gel shoe inserts onto the plane, I wouldn’t complain about it so much, but I do believe that luggage fees would be more equitable if, like those old meal guidelines, they comported to the length of travel or area of travel. For example, if the outbound and return are say three weeks apart, luggage charges would be waived. Anyone traveling overnight needing three bags should pay. And, I’m no pack animal, but it’s kinda tough to pack for a week’s worth of skiing, or some other cold weather adventure, and fit all that in a carry-on.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:53:29 +0000

On August 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am Robert said
It might be worth the $15 if they promised I would be on my way from the airport with my bag within 30 minutes of arrival at the gate.
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wishful thinking………..even DOMINO’S PIZZA couldnt keep that promise:

Everyone has heard of Domino’s 30 minutes or it’s free deal, right? Well what if I told you that the guarantee hasn’t been in effect in over fifteen years? That’s right; if it takes 45 minutes to deliver your pizza, you’re still expected to pay for it.

First off, the “You Got 30 Minutes” commercials that Domino’s has been airing for the past few years are extremely misleading. Nowhere in the commercial does it say “get your pizza delivered in 30 minutes or it’s free.” If you don’t believe me, watch it again here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zgz5jTfpYUc (Pause it at 28 seconds and check out the fine print). In fact, every pizza box from Domino’s comes with a disclaimer stating “Because safety is a priority 30 minutes is just an estimate, not a guarantee. You may get more.”

So where did the confusion come in? Some people do remember the days when there actually was a “30 minutes or it’s free” guarantee. What happened to it? Why did they take it away? As you can imagine, there are some instances where it’s neither safe nor feasible to make it to a delivery destination in the amount of time the driver is given.

By: Janice Hough

Janice Hough — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:21:52 +0000

I agree with Robert, Fed Ex refunds your money if it doesnt get your bag there on time. If the airlines can’t get your bag within 30 minutes you should at least get a voucher towards the next time.
P.S.: Wanted to add great post!

By: Janice Hough

Janice Hough — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:15:08 +0000

I agree with Robert, Fed Ex refunds your money if it doesnt get your bag there on time. If the airlines can’t get your bag within 30 minutes you should at least get a voucher towards the next time.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:41:53 +0000

I said it before and I’ll say it again – I wouldn’t mind paying the checked baggage fee if there were service guarantees with it. Right now airlines can take their sweet time getting my bag to the luggage carousel, fee or no fee. It might be worth the $15 if they promised I would be on my way from the airport with my bag within 30 minutes of arrival at the gate. If the bag is late then it’s free – (and the fee should apply to everyone – no exceptions for frequent fliers with the service guarantee. If there are exceptions then there the incentive to get the bag on time is dimished.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:45:07 +0000

Damn those airlines for wanting to generate a REVENUE!

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