Readers share packing tips in light of new baggage fees

"Ablang" <ron916@**********> wrote in message
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>Readers share packing tips in light of new baggage fees

>That one reader comment pretty well sums up the prevailing attitude of
>survey respondents. Almost 100 percent of our respondents said they
>will now avoid flying American altogether (46 percent) or will only
>fly it when there aren't cheaper fares available on any other carrier
>(47 percent).

BINGO!!!! That's the main issue. Cheap Fares. Everyone wants cheap fares.
So the airlines are now trying to keep their fares reasonable, but still
stay in operation.

>If those numbers reflect the attitudes of the flying:

What are these numbers that reflect the attitude of flying on any airline.
How many are Elite Members.
How many are business travlers.
How many are occasional holiday travelers.

Elite members don't get hit with these nickel & dime fees, so they really
don't care.

It seems to me that the majority of the complaints come from the bargan
hunters who only fly occasionly. If these travelers stop flying with an
airline, will it really be noticed?

On Jun 15, 1:32 pm, Ablang <ron...@**********> wrote:
> Shoe sense
>
>     * If you go hiking or need to bring large boots on a trip, wear
> the boots onto the plane and pack the smaller comfortable shoes
> instead.
I like it. On my next ski trip, I will wear my ski boots onto the
plane.

<jfeng@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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On Jun 15, 1:32 pm, Ablang <ron...@**********> wrote:
> Shoe sense
>
> * If you go hiking or need to bring large boots on a trip, wear
> the boots onto the plane and pack the smaller comfortable shoes
> instead.
>I like it. On my next ski trip, I will wear my ski boots onto the
>plane.

Why not wear the ski's too?

<jfeng@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> Shoe sense
>
> * If you go hiking or need to bring large boots on a trip, wear
> the boots onto the plane and pack the smaller comfortable shoes
> instead.

Taking them off and putting them back on should add to the fun at the
security checkpoint.