Same here countrynewsman, I mean even before the bag charges took effect I almost always carry-on and gate check my bag, but now many airlines will start to charge if a bag is gate checked? So now I have to measure my bag any and every time i need to make a trip? That first bag charge needs to be eliminated, seriously. I understand the rise in the cost of fuel, but there are other outlets the airlines aren't looking into that should be considered such as charging a 2nd bag on international flights, increase the excess bag/ overweight bag charge amount. I don't wanna be penalized my first (and usually only bag) because someone wants to bring more than allotted. And i know this is gonna make a lot of frequent travelers mad, it upset me at first, but then it makes sense: no more complimentary upgrades to first class for elites, but we should use our points plus a small fee to upgrade. After I nearly bopped my coworker unconcious, I sat and thought about it, I'm sittin on some serious miles, we're talking 6 digits here and I hardly use them, why not use them for upgrades? I think its great that some airlines allow elites to upgrade for free based on availability, but what the hell, we can just as easy use the miles to confirm a seat in first rather than wait and HOPE to get a seat. Makes sense to me.
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