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cboy4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 05:41 AM Original message |
United to begin charging for a second checked bag |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 05:53 AM Response to Original message |
1. Baggage is out of control.. People go for a week, and pack enough |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 01:37 PM Response to Reply #1 |
27. Some of us don't have a choice in the matter |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #1 |
29. Some of us pack 2 smaller bags since they are more easily handled. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 04:03 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. Our trip to tahiti was free...That's the only reason we went |
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Callalily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 06:03 AM Response to Original message |
2. It's quite a balancing act |
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mvccd1000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 08:17 AM Response to Original message |
3. I would prefer "a la carte" services from airlines |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 08:25 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. there's no fee for checking only one bag... |
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mvccd1000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 09:07 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Well, not really for "free"; you're paying for it whether you check it or not. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 11:44 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. your 6'5" body probably also uses more fuel than the 5'1" woman... |
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mvccd1000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 11:53 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. True. |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 08:49 AM Response to Original message |
5. American too. |
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ThatsMyBarack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
7. ****SOME Passengers?!*** (HELP!) |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
8. If this sticks, which it probably will, next up will be charging to check any bag. |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 03:00 PM Response to Reply #8 |
30. yeah, if you pay for your bag |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
10. It'd be cheaper to mail your luggage ahead of you. |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 11:56 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. That is what many people are starting to do already |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
11. The Rich Won't Pay This |
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mvccd1000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 11:55 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. I think when you spend more money for your ticket, you buy more service. |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 11:59 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. The Rich Get The Good Service |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 12:01 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. i am not rich by most american standards |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 12:08 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Because YOU Can Afford To |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 01:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. your understanding fails yet again... |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 09:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
36. I can afford a flexible expensive ticket... |
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mvccd1000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 12:41 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. That's kind of the way life works, which is a discussion for another thread... |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 11:59 AM Response to Reply #11 |
16. yeah...your understanding of airfares is astounding |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 12:05 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Beg Pardon? |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 12:10 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. If they're already paying 3 to 10 times the cost of the other kind of ticket |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 12:16 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. So Who Is Better Able To Pay? |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 12:59 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. some people HAVE to pay for scheduling... |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 03:06 PM Response to Reply #21 |
31. not fair? |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 04:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
34. Yeah, well if they can't afford to pay they'll be using Greyhound. |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 04:36 PM Response to Reply #21 |
35. "it is NOT FAIR!" |
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Johonny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
22. hmm |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
26. Airline service is abysmal. It's a perfect illustration of how bad the USA has gotten in... |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
28. link from United here with different allowances. |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-05-08 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
33. Odd they picked up a privately-owned plane for their picture |
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