..and the fees go on...
#1 Guest_PlatypusMan_*
Posted 03 April 2008 - 09:30 AM
Delta increases fees
BTW: anyone notice that three airlines have gone Tango Uniform this week?
ATA, Champion Air, and Aloha have all declared bankruptcy.
PPM
#2
Posted 03 April 2008 - 09:57 AM
Yeah I was aware of this just yesterday when it came across on a newletter for frequent travelers.
Alohas demise was do to GO! Airlines being cut throat on fares to gain more load. Sad thing as soon as it was annouced fares in the islands went from 35-50 RT to 175+ RT.
Champion - no clue on what happened and nothing in the newsletter or boards either.
ATA - according to the report i saw they went bankrupt when the military scratched there charter contract, which caused everything to go down hill.
As for the legacy carriers Delta follows United, and US Airways on the down hill slide for the race to the bottom to join Ryanair, Spirit and the like. Atleast AA isnt following them because if they do there going to loose a big chunk of business to continental. So if you dont want more fees and such start writing to the airline you frequent the most because if you dont speak up your going to foot the bill.
What does this mean to us divers, well it means that those cheap weekends to Cozy and the like are going to be going up real soon. This is going to make the Flower Gardens look like a even better location. The big one it looks like divers are going
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#3
Posted 03 April 2008 - 11:28 AM
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#4
Posted 03 April 2008 - 12:08 PM
Flights to Roatan are getting to the point that it is too expensive to go down there as well. The funny thing is, if you fly on non American airlines they are generally much cheaper. I can fly to Austrailia from Portland on one of the Asian airlines for about $100 more than what it costs me to fly to most of the Carib on an American airline.
#5
Posted 03 April 2008 - 02:23 PM
Stacy
If it gets much higher I might have to actually dive in cold water! YIKES!
#6
Posted 03 April 2008 - 08:59 PM
Sadly, AA has filed in Canada to add baggage fees similar to what the others did here. Its a one month notice thing before they can change their fee structure up there. So they are either putting out feelers or have made plans to roll it out on all their North American flights at the same time...
Mike
yeah i saw that on another board and sent a note into AMR HQ about that and got a interesting response. Maybe if a few elites sent notes to AA HQ they would reconsider if they knew the business they could lose if they play follow the leader considering AA already has the stingiest check bag weight limits of any carrier in the one world alliance and of any other domestic carriers already.
Dan
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#7
Posted 04 April 2008 - 09:37 AM
#8
Posted 04 April 2008 - 10:42 AM
I BE DIVING
#9
Posted 04 April 2008 - 11:36 AM
I am the guy that does tons of different things diving being high on the list. It sure is slipping quickly given all of the difficulty in travel these days.
Fred
#10 Guest_PlatypusMan_*
Posted 05 April 2008 - 10:48 AM
BTW: anyone notice that three airlines have gone Tango Uniform this week?
ATA, Champion Air, and Aloha have all declared bankruptcy.
PPM
We can now add Skybus and Blue Sky (a regional carrier) to the list.
5 air carriers have augered in this past week.
Batten down the hatches; air travel just may start getting really expensive in the future.
Wonder if I can get my Scuba gear on a train to the coast and embark from there?
PPM
#11
Posted 06 April 2008 - 11:28 AM
BTW: anyone notice that three airlines have gone Tango Uniform this week?
ATA, Champion Air, and Aloha have all declared bankruptcy.
PPM
Wonder if I can get my Scuba gear on a train to the coast and embark from there?
PPM
I looked at Amtrac for a change of pace to get to a Flower Garden trip once, they only allow one tank and there was a weight limit too but I forget the amount.
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#12
Posted 11 April 2008 - 07:01 AM
#13
Posted 28 April 2008 - 11:15 AM
article
http://biz.yahoo.com...am518.html?.v=5
I love how they try to spin this by saying its only going to affect 4% of its domestic customers, but then again i think thats goes along the lines of over 87.3% of all statistics are made up.
Edited by Scubatooth, 28 April 2008 - 11:19 AM.
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#15
Posted 28 April 2008 - 11:42 AM
http://www.aa.com/ap...romotionContent
New Policy
here may still be questions so we've compiled some information to help you.
We Have Answers To Your Baggage Questions
Q. Do all customers have to pay to check a second bag?
A. No. View exceptions.
Q. How much will it cost to check more than two bags?
A. For flights within the United States the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada:
* $25 for the second checked piece. Exceptions apply
* $100 per piece for the 3rd, 4th and 5th checked bags
* $200 per piece for the 6th checked bag and any additional pieces
Q. If I fly round trip and check a second bag for the whole trip, what is the service fee?
A. It is $25 for each way; $50 total.
Q. If I am traveling with my child on my lap (so I only have one ticket), and I check one bag and my child’s car seat, do I have to pay a second bag fee?
A. No. When traveling with a child, checked car seats and strollers will continue to be free. Other items checked as baggage will be considered as part of your checked baggage allotment and fees would apply if you exceed your free allowance.
Q. If I am medically disabled and need to check my wheelchair or medical equipment in addition to my suitcase, do I need to pay a second bag service fee?
A. A wheelchair may be checked and will not be part of your checked bag allowance (or assessed a fee) if it is strictly for mobility purposes or is required to make a living. Other medical equipment that is checked as baggage will be considered as part of your checked baggage allotment and fees would apply if you exceed your free allowance.
Q. If I check one bag and a pair of skis, do I have to pay a second bag service fee?
A. Yes, sports equipment counts toward your baggage allowance and you would be charged a second bag service fee. If you only check your pair of skis, then you would not be charged a second bag service fee. All travel baggage (including but not limited to skis, golf clubs, boxes, suitcases, etc.) count toward your baggage allowance.
Q. Can I pay for my second checked bag at curbside check-in?
A. Yes.
Q. If I am an AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum®, or AAdvantage Gold® member when I purchase my ticket but no longer hold AAdvantage elite status as of the date of travel, does the fee apply?
A. The second bag service fee determination will be made at time of check in and will be based on your status at that time.
Know Baggage Policies Before You Go To The Airport
Q. If I obtain an upgrade to Business or First Class after checking in and paying for a second checked bag, will I be refunded the second checked bag service fee?
A. No. The service fee is based on your status and class of ticketed cabin at time of check in.
Q. Does this second bag policy apply to American Eagle flights? What about AmericanConnection® flights?
A. Yes, this policy applies to American Eagle and AmericanConnection flights.
Exemptions are here
* Customers who buy a ticket before May 12, 2008, or who fly before May 12, 2008
* Customers traveling on an international itinerary to destinations beyond the U.S., the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, or Canada
* Customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class
* Customers who have purchased Business or First Class tickets
* Customers flying on AA codeshare flights not operated by American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection® on a ticket purchased through American
* Customers traveling on connecting flights where the first leg of the itinerary is not operated by American
* Customers traveling on government or military fares
* Military passengers on active duty
* AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® or AAdvantage Gold® members
* oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
* Customers flying on the same reservation as an AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold member or oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby member regardless of frequent flier status or fare type (not applicable to group bookings)
* AAnytime® Economy Class AAdvantage award tickets, MileSAAver(SM) or AAnytime First and Business Class AAdvantage award tickets
* First and Business Class upgrades confirmed prior to check in
* AAirpass travel
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