United Airlines (UAL) recently announced that it will be charging customers twenty-five dollars for their second checked bag. They will start this beginning on 5 may 2008.
Right now you can check two bags, each weighing fifty pounds for free. Anything more and you have to pay extra depending on the weight.
You are also allowed one, maybe two, carry-on bags. This also depends on the size, weight, and airline.
This additional tariff will not affect Mileage Plus or Star Alliance customers. And, from what I have read, this only affects domestic flights. I have not read anything about overseas flights.
Supposedly, this will discourage passengers from bringing an additional bag, making the plane lighter. Therefore, the plane will burn less fuel saving the airlines money and keeping fares from rising.
As a frequent traveler, I can personally say that I will do my very best to avoid flying on United. If I do have to fly UAL, I will scream, kick and bite before I pay an extra twenty-five dollars for a bag.
I think if all travelers shout loud enough, the airline will be forced to stop this silliness. Then, they would be forced to raise air...
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