You're charging me for what?! Airline fees way up since January 1

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by Nanners52674

So i can understand or at least rationalize the prices increases for jet fuel and the baggage check prices and other charges airlines have started to implement. However charging for WATER is down right criminal when your option to carry your own on board is non existent due to TSA regulations so you are FORCED to pay for WATER (typically free from home) either in the terminal or on the plane. That to me is going to far and I think will be the tipping in how far airlines have been able to push their new fees!

What I have done for awhile is bring an empty bottle with me.
Once done with check point, fill it at a water fountain.
Add some crystal lite to it and all is well.

[RaggedyAnn]

Originally Posted by jon1856

What I have done for awhile is bring an empty bottle with me.
Once done with check point, fill it at a water fountain.
Add some crystal lite to it and all is well.

That's a great idea!

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by jon1856

What I have done for awhile is bring an empty bottle with me.
Once done with check point, fill it at a water fountain.
Add some crystal lite to it and all is well.

A great idea- A flight attendant friend of mine gave me the same advice and it is a lifesaver when traveling with kids!

[jon1856]

Here is a rather handy dandy chart of current fees being charged by the airlines:
http://rickseaney.com/domestic-airline-fee-chart/

[jon1856]

This is a rather interesting idea-the Airlines should charge for the carry on rather than the checked bags.
Airlines are charging for the wrong bags

http://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20080617...tiMPFCkfes0NUE

[RU OX Alum]

yeah...i'm in the process of booking a trip through europe...i'm taking ONE bag, and i checked, it can be allowed as a carry-on

[jon1856]

Here is a rather interesting, informative blog report from Airfarewatchdog about AA's (and others) baggage fees and reaction to them:
http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/Airfa...7/Default.aspx

Airlines Slow to Get on Board With Bag FeesCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The move by AMR(AMR - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) unit American Airlines to charge passengers $15 for their first checked bag has triggered an unusual split in the airline industry.

Typically, airlines act in concert when imposing new charges or higher ticket prices, fearing the competitive impact if one carrier charges more than another. But today, three legacy carriers and low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines impose a first-bag fee, while the three remaining legacy carriers and most low-fare carriers have not. One reason for the split involves the question of whether the fee actually boosts revenue without adding cost. Aviation consultant Robert Mann says some airlines also worry the fee may trigger the unintended consequence of "turning flight attendants into baggage police" and causing delays as more passengers carry items on board and excess luggage must be moved from the cabin to baggage holds............
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10422...-bag-fees.html