US AIRWAYS' strange new baggage policy

2 ratings since posting on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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Fjord
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Fuck US Airways
booyah - Fjord , posted 03/07/08
bash
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US AIRWAYS~Strange New Baggage Policy!~ Dont get caught unawares
Simple story: you only get 1 bag now, or you pay extra.
From their horse mouth:


Today, US Airways announced a change to our baggage policy. Beginning May 5, 2008, we’ll charge $25 for a second checked bag. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.
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"We’re making these changes to offset record fuel prices and rising airline related expenses. We simply must make changes to the way we do business to provide all of you with the high level of service that you’ve come to expect from US Airways. Also, we’re doing all we can to keep fares low. With this policy change, we’re able to give you the choice to avoid the fee and pack fewer items. With fewer bags to process, we save both money and fuel and can pass that savings on to you. "
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Hm... Im just taking it for what it is, but many who are flying to, say, something like Burningman, or with Fire tools, or something else you're not going to want mixed in with your clothes.

SUGGESTIONS:..
1) tough luck & cough up the dough.
2) fly someone else.
3) Wear a LOT of your clothes on the plane, and shed once on.
4) Ship your material.
5) Actually take their advice and pack lighter. If you're going shopping at your destination, try bringing old clothes to your spot,
that you can actually discard or donate in eschange for the new threads! - bash , posted 02/27/08

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