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June 4, 2010 3:41 pm

I applaud the governments efforts to reign in the out of control airlines in this country. I am generally against government interference in business activity, but this is an instance where the government must step in.
Charging fees for carry-on luggage is an example.
The airlines have created a scenario for this to happen. They started by charging fees for checked luggage with little outcry. They knew by doing this they would create problems with carry-on luggage. Once the travelling public accepted the fact of checked luggage fees,the airlines could complain about the amount of luggage brought into the cabin. So we hear about sore backs from flight attendants, cramped space, etc.
All of this a result of the airlines change in fees. Now the airlines want to explore charging for carry-on luggage.… more »

…Before this becomes viral, even with promises by most airlines at this time not to charge for carry-on’s, the government needs to explore preventing this from ever happening. I beleive it is part of the airlines overall plan to get to the point of charging for carry-on luggage,by highlighting the problems it created in the first place. I agree that the DOT’s latest changes are needed, but we should try to prevent abusive practices from ever getting traction in the first place. The airline industry in this country has shown they cannot regulate themselves. « less
June 4, 2010 3:55 pm

On the subject of posting fees
I generally support the idea, but it should be limited only to those fees which are variable, ie charge for food, etc. They should not be allowed to list fees separately that are part of a ticket fee for every ticket issued, ie taxes, landing fees. This process serves no purpose other than to show a lower base fee. That is misleading and meaningless. If they want to show these components of a ticket, so be it, but not to suggest a price which could never be exercised.

June 4, 2010 9:16 pm

Thank you for your comment. Where do you think the line should be drawn with disclosure requirements? Should the rule be that if a fee is automatic, it should not be listed separately? Or do you propose something else?


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