Gary,
Every airline is just in it to try to get the most money out of us that they can. So they look for any reason what so ever to raise prices. This gas thing is just what they have been waiting on to stick it to us good!

Cindy...Ga.

I bet all the flight crew fly WITH their luggage and Duty Free goodies.

My sister's family recently flew to California and she had to pay the $50 fee for having a heavy bag. We immediately advised her to go ahead and UPS a big box of her stuff back to Virginia rather than put it in the suitcase. Much cheaper to send a big box for $20 via UPS (with tracking!) than to pay $50 to check a heavy bag.

I think flying is slowly going back to what it started out to be. A luxury for those who can afford it. If you are smart you know you have a better track record with fedex or ups and ship your luggage of course you hope that the hotel knows what to do with it.

Maybe FedEx and UPS can start a new line in their shipping business – people who'd rather be shipped as cargo than pay to travel on today's airlines.

Hi Gary – Hope you are doing well!

Gary:

Space bags are the key! You must try them!

I guess flying by the seat of your pants, takes on a whole new meaning..What will the airline industry dream up next?

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

I work at JFK as well and one thing they could have done is when pasanger handed there bags they could have name tags on them and there flight # so they bags could have been send to TSA and then right to the Plane but ha American Airlines are the who should things of such back up plan.

As for me- the joke is on the airlines- You WILL NOT get MY Bussiness- EVER- Lets see how long you can last without customers.

Gary:
I think it would cost less to snail mail your luggage to your destination and then remail it home instead of checking it and paying extra cost for additional luggage. I wonder how much it would cost to mail one normal bag?

I would consider it if I was taking a long vacation. But then again, who can afford a vacation much less a long one?

Hey Gary!
Defying gravity just ain't what it used to be. ugh~
I don't do it if I don't have to.
It's become "Wicked".
Thanks!

No surprise, our airline industry is in a world of hurt!

Gary,
I agree with bloggers!!!!!! I thought about that we can't afford to pay fee $50 dollars all the suitcases???? no way. I can't do that to pay fee $50 dollars....... Mazybe I need a vacation like cheap fee $20 dollars.
I am so happy to see you last night!!!!! you are doing great!
Megan D
Shoreline, Wa

LOL thanks for the laugh Lorie Ann!

Expecting good customer service and a customer focus from any company these days is a futile endeavor. The airlines don't care if your bags get to where you are going; they probably don't care if the clothes on your back get their either – they just want their money. I wonder what they will decide to charge for next.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

My Dad converted well alot of his airline miles with his credit card to hotel room points. He said he plans on doing that with his other cards. He just enjoyed a free trip at a Marriott hotel in OC Cal. They even washed his car everyday for free!

Most airlines contracts (now) virtually eliminate any liability if bags are lost or damaged. So, the airlines collect $ to offer the service of transporting your baggage and then they have almost no responsibility! This is criminal and needs to be investigated by the government.

Here's something else to think about. when dealing with an airline.

Any of us could be stuck with a worthless ticket or worthless frequent flier miles in a blink of an eye. Don't bother buying the travel insurance some airlines offer when you buy your ticket. Most of these policies will not protect you if an airline goes out of business. This exclusion can be found in the fine print of any airline-peddled insurance policy. However, by purchasing from a travel insurance company, it is possible to be protected. In other words, the same insurance company policy sold to you by the airline doesn't protect you as thoroughly as when you buy that policy directly from the insurance company itself. Credit cards still offer a line of defense. You can always dispute a charge within 60 days of it appearing on your statement.

Maybe the reason Congress doesn't wants to move off-shore drillingis before it's break is because the oil compamies are not utilizing existing leases (all smoke and mirrors)!

Will
Colorado

I agree with Lorie Ann....... you made me more laugh!!! LOL!!!!

Fly Southwest, it will make your life easier.