United Airlines faces latest “weighty” issue

Sunday, 08 Jun, 2012 0

One airline already has weighed in with the idea: charge more for carry-on bags by exceed posted size limits. So guess what? Other airlines are considering the same policy.

It will undoubtedly not be popular with passengers, but Alaska Airlines (the US’s 7th biggest domestic carrier in market share) is charging $25 at the gate on bags that exceed the limit.

Now, perhaps predictably, other airlines are considering the same, says The New York Times. In Europe, it’s routine to charge for oversize bags.

Oversize bags are usually defined by those exceeding the regulation size of 10 by 17 by 24 inches.

Airlines are using the excuse that the larger bags passengers are coming up create boarding messes, not to mention delays. There’s also a frequent scramble for overhead space.

Airline revenue from checked bag fees has jumped, to $3.36 billion last year from a mere $464.3 million in 2007. No end in sight, either.

By David Wilkening



 

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