Is this legal?

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
up next is charging for ONE bag of luggage. it's already a reality for American Airlines. (effective June 15)

Allegiant has been charging $10/bag when booking or $20/bag at checkin for a roundtrip ticket.

This started last year.

 

[TheKub]

Originally posted by: MrBond
You should seriously consider getting a carry-on bag. Flying is already horrible (and will probably only get worse) but if you don't have to wait on checked luggage it makes the whole experience better. It's a little annoying with all the restrictions on liquids and whatnot, but carry-on only is seriously the best way to fly.

I don't understand your argument. I find the minor delay in checking\picking up luggage far better than taking MORE stuff through security. Worrying is my tube of toothpaste small enough? Oh, no I have too much liquid! Do I get rid of my deodorant or my hair gel? I would rather hit security and only have to take out my wallet, cell phone, and shoes and call it a day.

 

[AndrewR]

Technically, it's one bag + one carry-on + one personal item (purse, laptop). That last one is the one that gets abused big time. I typically carry a laptop bag and a camera bag or a backpack and a camera bag when I fly.

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
Yes it is. I bought my tickets from Orbitz back in April to take a flight in June. They sent me a letter stating that Delta and Northwest Airlines will now charge $25 per additional bag instead of allowing 2 bags before the extra charges for any flight after May 5.

Its not about your bag being oversized. Used to airlines allowed 2 bags + 1 carryon. That's how it was in December. Now those airlines only allow 1 bag + 1 carryon. Anything else will be charged as extra baggage.

EDIT: Copy of e-mail:

Dear XXXX,

This is an update from OrbitzTLC to let you know that Northwest Airlines Delta as well. plans to begin charging most passengers a $25 fee each time a second bag is checked.

The new fee, which affects travel on and after May 5, 2008, applies to coach-class passengers traveling within North America on Northwest and Northwest Airlink flights (including Mesaba, Pinnacle and Compass Airlines). The $25 fee is applied each way.

The fee does not affect travelers with Silver, Gold or Platinum WorldPerks elite status or SkyTeam elite status, passengers booked in full-fare classes (Y or B), or passengers booked in first class.

Fees for a third checked bag and for overweight bags also have increased. For more details, please visit NWA.com.

Thanks for traveling with Orbitz.

Sincerely,

The OrbitzTLC Team