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U.S. Airlines collected $6B in baggage and reservation change fees last year
Posted on 5/14/13 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 5/14/13 at 12:00 pm
U.S. airlines collected $6B in baggage fees (+3.8% Y/Y) and reservation change fees (+7.3%) last year as the industry's model continues to shift. This year looks like it could bring airliners an even bigger haul with American Airlines (AAMRQ.PK), Delta Airlines (DAL +1.7%), United Continental (UAL +1.2%), and US Airways (LCC +2.4%) all raising their domestic flight fee change 33% higher to $200 while Southwest Airlines (LUV +0.5%) adds some cancellations fees of its own.
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Posted on 5/14/13 at 12:23 pm to rickgrimes
I hate paying baggage fees.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 12:40 pm to rickgrimes
they really need a scale that you step on with yourself, carry-on, and checked bag. What ever your total weight is, that determines what you pay. Don't like it? Lose some weight!
Posted on 5/14/13 at 12:42 pm to rickgrimes
quote:Okay, is that bad or good?
U.S. Airlines collected $6B in baggage and reservation change fees last year
I prefer unbundled services of all kinds. I just hope McCain's cable unbundle bill gets passed and signed into law.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 1:11 pm to rickgrimes
I understand the need for fees because reserving a spot prevents someone else from booking a flight. The airline may then have a hard time selling that ticket last minute.
However, getting charged a hundred bucks to switch flights several weeks out is ridiculous.
However, getting charged a hundred bucks to switch flights several weeks out is ridiculous.
Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:38 am to rickgrimes
All these additional fees are really starting to annoy me. I booked a flight from MIA to LAS next month. It is about 6 hours and was about $650. Then add in an extra $65 to get a window or aisle seat and $25 for my one checked bag (already have a laptop and hanging clothes to carry on) and I am at $750 for a domestic coach flight in a month. Also was informed it was a $200 fee to change the flight if I need to.
I remember a few years ago when there was no fee to check one bag and $75 to change a flight and no fee to select a window or aisle seat (first come first serve).
Sorta getting pissed at all these extra fees. And this is a business trip I get reimbursed for anyway.
I remember a few years ago when there was no fee to check one bag and $75 to change a flight and no fee to select a window or aisle seat (first come first serve).
Sorta getting pissed at all these extra fees. And this is a business trip I get reimbursed for anyway.
This post was edited on 5/17/13 at 10:39 am
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