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!)
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