luggage

Whatever is in that checked luggage better be worth the cost. United Airlines has doubled the costs:
“United Airlines has doubled its fee for a second checked bag to $50, citing volatile fuel prices.”
link: United Airlines Boosts 2nd-Bag Fee to $50
Depending on your travel destination and what is in that second bag, it may [...]

Continental Airlines resisted as long as possible. Now it will join other air carriers in charging for checked luggage:
“Continental Airlines, the nation’s fourth-largest airline, will join other carriers in charging some economy-class passengers a $15 fee for checking a first bag. The policy applies to tickets purchased as of Friday, Sept. 5 for travel [...]

Amid the wave of protest concerning the luggage fees charged to the U.S. military personnel, some airlines have responded. For example, Northwest Airlines waived the fee:
“…Effective today, military personnel traveling on orders domestically or internationally may check up to three bags, up to 70 pounds each, at no fee.
“Northwest Airlines takes every opportunity to [...]

The airlines are trying to find ways to offset the soaring costs of fuel. One of the changes in the industry is adding fees for luggage. Luggage handling becomes a revenue source. However, there is something fundamentally wrong with charging military personnel these extra fees:
“…Fees for extra bags may be an industry [...]

With the ever increasing fees for check-in luggage that the airlines are instituting, CNNMoney is suggesting that shipping is a preferred alternative:
“…In addition to possible cost savings, delivery services have other potential advantages over airlines such as delivery confirmation and insurance for lost luggage. Despite the fact that they’ve begun charging for baggage services, airlines [...]

That second piece of checked luggage just became much more expensive if you are a passenger with Delta Airlines. The fee has doubled:
“…Domestic passengers will now pay $50 US to check a second bag, up from $25 US. Fees for specialty items that require special handling, such as surfboards or ski equipment, also will [...]

Northwest Airlines announced staff reductions and increased fees:
“…Northwest will begin charging many customers $15 for a first checked bag and up to $100 for redeeming frequent-flier miles. Charges to change some domestic tickets will jump to $150, up from $100. Some international change fees will rise even more.”
link: NWA slashes 2,500 jobs, pumps up [...]

Many people travel with an extra laptop battery. It is a good idea to have a well charged battery when going through airport security. In having the laptop hand checked through security, you may be asked to boot the machine to prove that it is functioning. It avoids a myriad of problems [...]

United Airlines is joining other air carriers in charging for all luggage. Every item checked will be charged:
“NEW YORK (CNN) — Citing higher fuel prices, United Airlines said Thursday it will begin charging domestic passengers $15 each way for one checked bag.
The carrier, based in Chicago, Illinois, said the fee to check a second [...]

Air travel became more expensive again. The major air carriers are increasing their roundtrip fares. MSNBC reports:
“…Some of the nation’s biggest airlines raised most domestic fares by an additional $20 roundtrip over the weekend, adding to the strain on consumers now paying an average of more than $4 a gallon for regular gas.”
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