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I personally think that airlines should be able to price “a la carte” as price discrimination (despite the name) tends to benefit everyone. Baggage fees are an exception, though.
Airlines are incentivized to charge baggage fees so they can post lower base prices. In turn this encourages fliers to cram luggage in the cabin, which is irritating to say the least. But the issue is that it seems unreasonable to expect travelers to fly without any luggage. Discriminatory pricing should be truly discriminatory — like seat location, not luggage and bathrooms and water.
Airfare should include at least one free checked bag. If all fares were somewhat higher as a result, the damage to an airline’s bottom line should be minimized. (After all, what substitutes do we have to air travel?)
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If the vast majority of travelers are paying for baggage, then it is reasonable to say that traveling with baggage is a normal activity. Therefore the price of the fare should reflect that. I understand the appeal of making flights look cheaper, and even the option to fly for a cheaper fare if you can travel light. However, I think that the option to see a “full fare” price is a very good idea. I feel that it should include all “traditional” services. The flight, seat, baggage, overhead space, bathrooms, fuel, and fees. I think we have grown accustomed to airlines charging for snacks and it is not fair to expect them to feed and entertain passengers. Just get us, and our things, from point A to point B safely
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