United, US Airways join in new checked bag fee

United Airlines and US Airways Thursday became the second and third major U.S. carriers to follow the lead of American Airlines in charging passengers $15 each way for a single checked bag on domestic flights ...

[john]

Just in.... Passengers will be charged $15 for seat belts, $1.50 for the use of the restroom ( quarters only ) $12.00 for use of the blanket, $5.00 for the pillow, $2.00 for your seat to recline 2 inches, $2.00 for use of snack tray, $2.00 for use of the sun shade.

[Teddy R]

Eff them. Two more airlines that have lost my business.

[Bimbo Island]

They should weigh in passages, and charge them accordingly; bimbos get an extra surcharge.

[Revolutionary idea]

Hey stop complaining. Consider the extras you get when flying these days. The fun apparently starts in the pocket of the middle seat. First prize for a dirty diaper that has been there a day or two.

When I found one, I thought it was a unique situation. Not so. Just heard this on NPR. npr.org/templates/story/story.php...

[tom]

I say bravo for them. People need to understand airlines are in the " transportation business" not a flying hotel with a restaurant onboard.Bring your own food,drink and blanket and shut the hell up.

[Chuck P]

The worst thing about this whole scenario? Congress is refusing to step-in to protect American consumers. Congressmen and their wealthy donors won't have to pay these bag fees by the way. Members of these airlines upper tiers of frequent flier clubs are exempt from the fees.

[Jose manuel]

Chuck P wrote:

The worst thing about this whole scenario? Congress is refusing to step-in to protect American consumers. Congressmen and their wealthy donors won't have to pay these bag fees by the way. Members of these airlines upper tiers of frequent flier clubs are exempt from the fees.

I Agree...Cheap Flying is Our Birthright !!! How Dare An Airline try to Make Money...I Think the Govt Should Help us Pay For Our Airline Tickets..I Won't tollerate this any Longer, From Now On I'm Taking the Bus....

[tempe grrl]

well honestly, they HAVE to make the charge, in order to cover their fuel. realistically, the customer will pay whatever it costs to keep the airplanes in the air; to keep the airline in business. this is not for profit, poeple; this is proportionate to fuel costs!!! and yes it sux, i am in school and dont have a awhole lot of money.... but what are you gonna do? honestly.