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36. So do I, indirectly

Wed Apr 30, 2014, 12:57 PM

Apr 2014

I use an airline credit card that allows a free checked bag. Even if I didn't, since most of my trips involve a change in O'Hare the relatively small (compared to the price of the ticket) fee is worth it not to have to haul a bag from C40 to F12 (which I think is the longest distance while staying on one airline and which I've done more than once). As I get older and less spry I find myself having more difficulty doing some things I once took for granted. I take a small bag on board with the things I can't lose - prescription drugs, a small laptop, change of underwear - that fits under the seat. On some planes I can't even reach the overhead bins!

BTW, United (at least last year) had a very nice toiletries kit for people whose luggage got delayed. And they delivered the bag to my hotel as soon as it arrived.

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$25 for Overhead Bins? [View all] liberal N proud Apr 2014 OP

At some point it will be cheaper to overnight your luggage via UPS. Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #1

That's quite popular already jberryhill Apr 2014 #4

Or plan ahead a little and send a box of stuf via the US postal service. Nye Bevan Apr 2014 #7

I do that with my equipment when I fly. progressoid Apr 2014 #9

Why UPS when the USPS offers the same service for a lesser cost? tenderfoot Apr 2014 #27

I've done that. The_Commonist Apr 2014 #30

I used to do that during the Bush years when I was always (and I mean always) MADem May 2014 #77

Will they charge for seatbelts next? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #2

Breathing the air, of course! LiberalEsto Apr 2014 #5

Seatbelts? Ryanair wanted to eliminate SEATS! Xithras May 2014 #81

That's ridiculous. Xyzse Apr 2014 #3

I Have Almost Never Used Overheads ProfessorGAC Apr 2014 #6

Can understand. Xyzse Apr 2014 #8

They don't care about sizes of bags....they care about wringing more cash out of us... VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #10

Not Really Buying That ProfessorGAC Apr 2014 #21

Not buying it....putting it on everyone's ticket would make them have to compete on THAT price point VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #22

I Remain Unconvinced ProfessorGAC May 2014 #40

The fees are the single biggest profit for airlines liberal N proud Apr 2014 #23

I Know All That ProfessorGAC May 2014 #41

Exactly......this is the new Capitalism... VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #56

Or....it is a good thing joeglow3 May 2014 #61

Uh no..... VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #73

Uh yes... joeglow3 May 2014 #75

this is ridiculous..... VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #79

That was a problem of their own creation, Ms. Toad May 2014 #42

ITA! nt raccoon Apr 2014 #17

that is my complaint, too. CTyankee May 2014 #50

I'm not saying it's right but lost-in-nj Apr 2014 #11

Good. DURHAM D Apr 2014 #12

What's good about this exactly? Initech Apr 2014 #16

I can think of a couple of good things about this Major Nikon May 2014 #48

My dad flew a '46 Ercoupe for many years ....... oldhippie May 2014 #53

If I carry 4 people I sometimes have to mail the bags Major Nikon May 2014 #54

It's been my experience that most airlines only allow you to carry-on two items penultimate May 2014 #67

They establish those rules and then routinely ignore them Major Nikon May 2014 #68

You enjoy extra fees? liberal N proud Apr 2014 #24

I always pay to check my luggage DURHAM D Apr 2014 #25

You must not need that leg room liberal N proud Apr 2014 #33

Physically impossible for me to put anything under the seat in front of me. I'm 6'2" MillennialDem May 2014 #43

Exactly! liberal N proud May 2014 #46

Shorties don't get it. Had a flight attendent tell me to put my laptop bag under the seat in MillennialDem May 2014 #49

It's only for take-off and landing... Jeff In Milwaukee May 2014 #66

omg you dont get it MillennialDem May 2014 #70

I'm 6' 1" and I do it all the time. Jeff In Milwaukee May 2014 #71

a lot of guys round up. im a woman and 6'2 barefoot. smaller feet than you but longer inseam i bet MillennialDem May 2014 #72

So do I, indirectly Retrograde Apr 2014 #36

That's what happens with a no-frills airline. Fees, fees, fees. mwooldri Apr 2014 #13

What's next? Pay toilets? badtoworse Apr 2014 #14

On one British cut rate airline, yes. JayhawkSD Apr 2014 #15

Unbelievable badtoworse Apr 2014 #18

Could be a reality... mwooldri Apr 2014 #19

Bill Maher had a great new rule about this a while back: Initech Apr 2014 #39

Pay the fee, pay a higher ticket price, or ... dumbcat Apr 2014 #20

Still is Major Nikon May 2014 #51

sorta support this oldandhappy Apr 2014 #26

The passengers ability to get the bag up there has nothing to to do with it liberal N proud Apr 2014 #32

yep. I was sort of hoping the fee would stop the use of the bin. oldandhappy Apr 2014 #37

I check my bag and bring my laptop backpack only on the plane (with laptop of course, I'm MillennialDem May 2014 #44

when the general masses act on total costs this will stop whatthehey Apr 2014 #28

^^^^^^^^^truth Blue_Tires Apr 2014 #38

Precisely jberryhill May 2014 #52

Is that luggage, or seating? longship Apr 2014 #29

I guess if you can fit in the overhead bin liberal N proud Apr 2014 #31

I once rode in the overhead bin on a bus. nt HooptieWagon Apr 2014 #34

I could go for this.... Jeff In Milwaukee Apr 2014 #35

How about a laptop backpack? I'm not checking that. Maybe even just eliminate rolling MillennialDem May 2014 #45

It it can be stowed under the seat, it flies for free Jeff In Milwaukee May 2014 #64

That's reasonable enough - actually a better compromise than overhead free/$25 checked. sir pball May 2014 #69

I only bring on a backpack and purse that fit under the seat. tammywammy May 2014 #62

It's not that I mind the fees... Jeff In Milwaukee May 2014 #65

How much to ride in the cargo hold? :) MillennialDem May 2014 #47

Unfortunately it's now illegal to send your kids through the post Major Nikon May 2014 #55

Consumers wanted deregulation... /nt October May 2014 #57

Republicans wanted it... flashcloud May 2014 #63

Agree, in that republican have exploited it... but Carter signed it into law in 1978 October May 2014 #83

I've noticed passengers bringing steamer trunks on board to avoid paying checked-luggage fees KansDem May 2014 #58

Airlines blame the passengers for the large bags when they don't enforce the size limitations liberal N proud May 2014 #60

How about $25 to recline your seat? I would support that Recursion May 2014 #59

NO. I must recline my seat; sitting straight upright for prolonged periods causes me back pain. northoftheborder May 2014 #76

And having the seat in front of me shoved into me causes me chest pain Recursion May 2014 #82

The notion of low-cost flights is an advertising ploy & nothing else Hekate May 2014 #74

Where do you put your coat? Around here in winter, you bundle up until on the plane. Shrike47 May 2014 #78

I would guess they will tell you to stick it under your seat liberal N proud May 2014 #80