This should not surprise anyone who travels, as I noted last week during the first round of baggage fee changes that the rest would soon follow....they have.
Effective for tickets issued on or after Jan. 18, 2010 for travel on or after Feb.1, 2010, US Airways has matched Continental, Delta and United and raised its online baggage check-in fees by $3 to $23 for the first bag and by $2 to $32 for the second bag. For airport check-in, the fees remain the same at $25 for the first bag and $35 for the second bag.
Effective for American Airlines (AA) tickets issued on or after Feb. 1, 2010, AA will increase its domestic checked baggage fees by $5 for both online and airport check-in. The first checked bag will be $25 and the second checked bag will be $35.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Airline fees, baggage fuel and otherwise
In reading my early morning memos from ASTA, I came across the latest in raised fees. I knew United and Continental had raised their baggage fees since a passenger is planning to leave our local area and we were checking fees for him.
The year of lower prices,etc., has come to an end. Airlines have already raised fees for checked luggage and surcharges for fuel, and passengers should expect more of the same as the industry attempts to return to profitability. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Continental Airlines all recently boosted the fee for checking bags.
Last week, the five largest carriers raised the round-trip fuel surcharge on routes between the U.S. and Europe by $20. "Passengers will face higher prices as we go through this year," said David Swierenga, president of AeroEcon, a consultancy in Round Rock, Texas.
Another thing to remember is the most airlines no longer accept cash for drinks and purchase of food on flights. Many people still do not realize this. You have to have a valid credit or debit card to purchase food and drinks. If you don't have one but do have cash....it isn't going to do you any good on that long flight when you get hungry and thirsty.
If anyone is traveling, whether for business or pleasure, they should be aware that the really low prices that were prevalent in 2009 are not going to hold for 2010 and beyond. There are still some good values out there and using your Travel Agent can help you through the maze.
The year of lower prices,etc., has come to an end. Airlines have already raised fees for checked luggage and surcharges for fuel, and passengers should expect more of the same as the industry attempts to return to profitability. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Continental Airlines all recently boosted the fee for checking bags.
Last week, the five largest carriers raised the round-trip fuel surcharge on routes between the U.S. and Europe by $20. "Passengers will face higher prices as we go through this year," said David Swierenga, president of AeroEcon, a consultancy in Round Rock, Texas.
Another thing to remember is the most airlines no longer accept cash for drinks and purchase of food on flights. Many people still do not realize this. You have to have a valid credit or debit card to purchase food and drinks. If you don't have one but do have cash....it isn't going to do you any good on that long flight when you get hungry and thirsty.
If anyone is traveling, whether for business or pleasure, they should be aware that the really low prices that were prevalent in 2009 are not going to hold for 2010 and beyond. There are still some good values out there and using your Travel Agent can help you through the maze.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Wedding Chocolates, Valentine's Day-Don't Forget...
Weddings are a very special occasion, and are meant to be shared with friends and family. What better way to thank the people you love for their support than Chocolate Remembrances? Or even better, chocolate that you can have your photo and wedding date embossed directly onto the chocolate!
Guys - Remember her on Valentine's Day as well!!
Gals - Do your part on Valentine's Day as well!!
There are many chocolates (and flavors as well as mint, raspberry, white, dark and milk chocolate) to choose from. Email us for a sample!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Weddings and Chocolate, a great marriage!
Weddings are a very special occasion, and are meant to be shared with friends and family. What better way to thank the people you love for their support than Chocolate Remembrances? Or even better, chocolate that you can have your photo and wedding date embossed directly onto the chocolate!
Oops, don't forget that Valentine's Day is literally right around the corner!!
(Want to try first? Let us know by email via the website and we can send a sample!)
Monday, December 28, 2009
New Air Travel Regulations, Vacation Planning,
What a year this has been - for everyone. Travel has been one of the areas hit hardest and all of us in the industry have felt it. We like to keep in touch with our customers, friends and those who walk in and out of the office door. Travel by air has been affected in many ways....you can't take cash on a plane anymore, debit and credit cards are the norm for food and drink while in the air. Bags (except for good old Southwest Airlines) are pricey. People have been re-thinking just how much they really need to take on a trip.
Another change has been liquids, makeup, and all that we used to take for granted, shampoo and the like to just put in our carry on's - that's changed as well.
Passports are now commonplace for everyone. It's amazing but I still have people thinking they can go to Mexico or Canada without one. As far as identification...it's the most in value for 10 years!
This last weekend has seen airports scrambling with higher, toughened security..more patrols, more dogs, etc. International airports have just GOT to get better at identifying who gets on planes. Watch lists have got to be a part of every day and every hour for airport security, no matter where the airport is located.
Men and Women who are part of the NATO task forces in places like Iraq and Afghanistan are to be highly commended for their service. Place them all in your thoughts and prayers daily, as well as their families. Remember not just the NATA forces but all men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces serving in worldwide locations as well as at home.
Keep in touch and put TRIP BLIP on your vacation horizon screen - sign up and get notifications of places YOU are interested in and want to go and see at some time.
Valentine's Day and Wedding Favors - check out the images above (there are many more) and ask us for our pdf's for orders and ideas!
Everyone, anywhere, please have a safe and Happy New Year!
Monday, October 19, 2009
HOLIDAY TRAVEL - Planning? Book Early!!
Traveling over the holidays? It would behoove everyone to listen: “Holiday travel procrastinators do so at their own peril this year, and practical travelers should be shopping now and buying before the end of October.” (Rick Seaney, Online Travel Guide)
There are parents with kids in college who, when waiting to book for Thanksgiving or Christmas from one week to the next, thinking they could get “better deals” are finding that prices are doubling from one week to the next.
The lesson?
“If you book way in advance, you can get really good deals,” a parent said.
Airlines now have an advantage in the endless game of cat-and-mouse with travelers. Because of the recession, they have been grounding planes. Fewer seats for sale gives them more power to set prices, since they are less desperate to get even modest fares to help fill up planes.
The number of domestic seats for sale is down 5 percent this month, compared with October last year, and they are down 21 percent from October 2000, according to OAG, an aviation-data firm.
Look and/or book online at www.eaglepointtravel.com
There are parents with kids in college who, when waiting to book for Thanksgiving or Christmas from one week to the next, thinking they could get “better deals” are finding that prices are doubling from one week to the next.
The lesson?
“If you book way in advance, you can get really good deals,” a parent said.
Airlines now have an advantage in the endless game of cat-and-mouse with travelers. Because of the recession, they have been grounding planes. Fewer seats for sale gives them more power to set prices, since they are less desperate to get even modest fares to help fill up planes.
The number of domestic seats for sale is down 5 percent this month, compared with October last year, and they are down 21 percent from October 2000, according to OAG, an aviation-data firm.
Look and/or book online at www.eaglepointtravel.com
Friday, October 16, 2009
NO PASSPORT REQUIRED! (for some) Available for worldwide bookings
Puerto Rico - ah...no passport required for USA residents. We have a beautiful 14,000+ sq ft ocean front villa available. Specialist 50% off pricing for a limited time (For travel Oct 1 - Nov 13, 2009. 5-night minimum. Vacations must be booked by November 1, 2009. This beach front villa sleeps up to 26 with 10 bedrooms. $1250 per night
Winter travel: Book 5 nights by October 31st & Get 2 additional nights FREE. (For Travel Nov 14, 2009 - Apr 30, 2010.Book by October 31, 2009.)
December 26-25 (Holiday rates - book now, receive free gift)
Call (888 421 0270) or email us NOW for more information (www.eaglepointtravel.com)
This beach front villa is great for weddings, corporate travel, groups, family reunions -
Winter travel: Book 5 nights by October 31st & Get 2 additional nights FREE. (For Travel Nov 14, 2009 - Apr 30, 2010.Book by October 31, 2009.)
December 26-25 (Holiday rates - book now, receive free gift)
Call (888 421 0270) or email us NOW for more information (www.eaglepointtravel.com)
This beach front villa is great for weddings, corporate travel, groups, family reunions -
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