Seriously? $15 to check 1 bag on American airlines?

Bykeatingcwk

I just read this article this morning about how American Airlines is now charging $15 for the first bag that you check and $25 for the second checked bag.  

I am actually fine with a cost for the second bag since it might actually mean that people just have to pack more efficiently, but charging people for packing one checked bag?    Here are some reasons why I think it is bogus:

  • With liquid restrictions so tight these days (<3oz.), there is going to be some set of people that don’t have a choice to carry-on since 3 oz. is a pretty small amount (and completely arbitrary in my opinion)
  • This is going to push more people to bring more carry-ons, but the problem is that airlines aren’t making the carry-on areas larger so there is going to be an increase in gate checking.  Will they be able to make people pay for gate checking?
  • Cut other services – why do they give us free soda, snacks, etc…?   No other location, store, restaurant, hotel, etc… gives those types of amenities.  Charge for them as well.

What other reasons am I missing?   I am writing this as a pure reaction to the article and I haven’t thought through the argument well….  One question I have is will every airline go this route and if not, will it be a reason to not fly AA anymore?  

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/21/travel/main4114301.shtml

 

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  1. I am surprised they are deciding to do this too – it seems fraught with problems.  I think if people get on the plane late and have one small bag that they\’d still be able to put it under the seat in front of them except those unfortunate souls in the crappy seats at the front of coach that don\’t have seats in front of them at all.  What happens if someone gets on with two big bags and there\’s no room and they don\’t have $15?  What if they have to put 10 bags below but have to collect the $15 when everyone is already boarded – flight delay.  I guess the bottom line is the ticket price is what people base their purchase decision on so the more they can break out of that one number, the more business they get.

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