Some U.S. Airlines May Not Charge Fee for Carry On Bags
Posted on 18. Apr, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
It’s really hard to believe in this day and age, but five major U.S. airlines are actually committing to not charge a fee for a service or convenience–the carry-on bag.
Even though some airlines are expected to report first-quarter losses next week , and add-on fees for things like checked bags, pillows and food are a key revenue stream for them some airlines might not give in to the carry-on fee. For some U.S. airlines, additional revenues for these extra items accounted for almost 7 percent of their total operating revenue in the third quarter of 2009.
This all comes in the wake of news that a small Florida airline will begin charging customers up to $45 to place a bag in overhead storage. Other fees haven’t stopped people from flying but it would be hard for many travelers to avoid a carry-on bag fee. We’ll learn more about all of these issues this coming week, and we’ll be sharing everything with you (including our take on it all) as the news breaks.
I can’t imagine paying a separate fee for bringing on an overhead bag, but in this economy and with airlines fighting for their existence, I am not at all surprised that the carry-on fee has finally been introduced as a possibility. What about you? What do you think? Share your thoughts on this latest fee and airline service overall from a business travelers’ perspective right here, on The Corporate Housing Network blog.
