The $25 Charge Continues…
Delta and Northwest Airlines will both also start charging $25 to check a second piece of checked luggage.
As the first airline to remove pillows and blankets, they will soon be the first legacy carrier to start charging for a can of soda. What’s next?
Free Checked Luggage Allowance for Northwest Airlines
* Domestic Travel (within the U.S./Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean)
o Coach Class for tickets issued prior to March 29, 2008 for travel any time: Each ticketed passenger is allowed two (2) pieces of checked luggage.
1. Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
o Coach Class for tickets issued on/after March 29, 2008 for travel on/after May 5, 2008: Each ticketed passenger is allowed one (1) piece of checked luggage.
1. Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
o First Class: Each ticketed passenger is allowed three (3) checked pieces.
1. First two (2) pieces: 70 pounds (32 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm) per piece.
2. Third piece: 40 pounds (18 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 45 inches (115 cm).
Domestic: The following charges apply to luggage in excess of the domestic free luggage allowance. Domestic travel includes the 50 United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
tickets purchased prior to March 29, 2008 for travel any time
Number of Excess Pieces/Fee (USD) per Piece each-way
1st - 3rd/$80.00
4th - 6th/$105.00
7th and subsequent/$180.00
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
tickets purchased on/after March 29, 2008 for travel on/after May 5, 2008
Number of Excess Pieces/Fee (USD) per Piece each-way
1st/$25.00
2nd and subsequent/$100.00
Example: If you check six (6) items within the size and weight allowances, the total cost for the excess pieces will be $345.00 USD for tickets purchased prior to March 29, 2008.
The $25 Charge Continues…
Delta and Northwest Airlines will both also start charging $25 to check a second piece of checked luggage.
As the first airline to remove pillows and blankets, they will soon be the first legacy carrier to start charging for a can of soda. What’s next?
Free Checked Luggage Allowance for Northwest Airlines
* Domestic Travel (within the U.S./Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean)
o Coach Class for tickets issued prior to March 29, 2008 for travel any time: Each ticketed passenger is allowed two (2) pieces of checked luggage.
1. Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
o Coach Class for tickets issued on/after March 29, 2008 for travel on/after May 5, 2008: Each ticketed passenger is allowed one (1) piece of checked luggage.
1. Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
o First Class: Each ticketed passenger is allowed three (3) checked pieces.
1. First two (2) pieces: 70 pounds (32 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 62 inches (158 cm) per piece.
2. Third piece: 40 pounds (18 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed 45 inches (115 cm).
Domestic: The following charges apply to luggage in excess of the domestic free luggage allowance. Domestic travel includes the 50 United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
tickets purchased prior to March 29, 2008 for travel any time
Number of Excess Pieces/Fee (USD) per Piece each-way
1st - 3rd/$80.00
4th - 6th/$105.00
7th and subsequent/$180.00
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
tickets purchased on/after March 29, 2008 for travel on/after May 5, 2008
Number of Excess Pieces/Fee (USD) per Piece each-way
1st/$25.00
2nd and subsequent/$100.00
Example: If you check six (6) items within the size and weight allowances, the total cost for the excess pieces will be $345.00 USD for tickets purchased prior to March 29, 2008.
$25 Charge for Second Piece of Luggage
I still have bad feelings about checking pool cues to be flown in the luggage compartment. Rough baggage handlers, expensive cues at risk of loss or theft, and the extreme temperature changes all make traveling with cues a nerve-wracking experience. I’ve opened my cue case right after landing in the hot desert and the cues seem ice cold. What is the temperature in the cargo hold at 38,000 feet anyway? It may get worse.
Effective May 5th, 2008, United Airlines and US Airways will begin charging domestic passengers an additional $25 to check a second piece of luggage. Exceptions to this rule: if you are flying first class or are part of their most-frequent-flier programs. [This charge is anticipated to generate an additional $100million in revenue.]
It only seems fair that they should at least increase the weight limit if you’re only allowed to bring one bag.
These are the only two airlines that have jumped on the bandwagon so far but we’ll just have to see who follows. This comes as a bad time for pool players as it’s just before Nationals in Vegas.
What does this mean for pool players?
Well, if you don’t already have one, you should seriously consider investing in a larger piece of luggage that is long enough to carry your pool cues and clothes altogether. Caution, however, most airlines have a 50 pound weight limit and it’s really easy to exceed that with all the extra room and weight from our cues/case.
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