Starting June 15 American Airlines will be charging $15 for 1 checked bag and $25 for a second checked bag. Rumor also has it there are talks to charge for carry-on luggage to stow in the overhead as well. And the real kicker is some airlines might consider charging for the lavatories! No not kidding! All major airlines are expected to follow suit. Food, blankets, and earphones have not been free since before 9-11.
Rising oil prices have raised fuel prices and increased their expected amounts by $3 billion dollars since the start of the year. The airline industry may have a $7.2 billion dollar loss this year compared to a profit of $6.6 billion last year.
I would rather pay more for my ticket than know I am being charged extra for my luggage. Luckily for me, I have lifetime Elite Status with AA, because their Elite Status passengers and full fare passengers will not have to pay these fees.
My advice, buy the biggest bag allowed and stuff it full, keeping it within size and weight limitations for AA guidelines. Long are the days of 3 bags per person. This is the future of air travel of what is to come!
It's still the fastest, best way to travel. Will we all keep paying for the convenience of it? Most likely... we may just choose other airlines until they have all imposed the same rules! It's just unfortunate, that it's come to this.
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I wonder how much this will really hinder or help the airlines to recover their expected losses for the year . . . will people cancel trips because of this extra expense . . . will we defer our travel or find other ways to get from point A to point B . . . makes me think twice about air travel . . . do believe we are all in for more surprises . . . just can't think about paying for use of the lavatories.