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vec
June 8, 2010 12:57 am

I would like to see the DOT consider regulations regarding carry-on bags in the near future. I don’t check luggage so I would be against ticket prices being raised to cover one checked bag (although I think the airlines should allow it). I travel with a single, legal-size backpack and I dread the day I have to check it because others, rather than checking oversize bags decide to carry them on and they are not stopped at either security or the gate. The European and Asian airlines alreasy have fairly strict rules regarding carry-on luggage, I’d like to see the DOT consider something similar.

vec
June 8, 2010 1:02 am

While I realize that peanut allergies can be severe, what about those of us with other allergies? I’m allergic to pet dander and unfortunately every major airline now allows animals in the cabin – while I understand the necessity of service animals, I’ve also seen animals snuck aboard or allowed out of our cages. I’m also allergic to large amounts of perfume or scent – I’ve broken out in hives after one occasion and had no real recourse.

vec
June 8, 2010 1:05 am

The rules definitely need to be spelled out as specifically as possible and should apply to all airlines – I don’t trust the airlines to develop and enforce their own policy.

vec
June 8, 2010 2:13 am

I’m not sure how I feel about a carry-on fee. I would prefer to support allowing a single carry-on bag of a reasonable size (like the 22x14x9) before a fee is added (not counting coats, baby bags or medical eqpt – unfortunately I’ve seen purses and laptop cases that are almsot luggage sized). Restictions need to be enforced at check-in, near security, and at the gate. I thought the FAA had mandated what was allowable, but I have seen people allowed on with more than the 1+1 or clearly oversized bags.

Current fees should clearly be listed on the front page of the airline’s website, on itineraries printed out, and on boarding passes – especially when people check in online.

June 8, 2010 1:14 am

Thanks for the comments Vec. Do you have an specific reason or experiences that lead you to suggest that policies need to be spelled out for airlines?

Do others out there think that airlines need to have regulations spelled out with specificity? Or do you think that airlines should have some leeway to develop their own individual policies?
Why or why not?

June 8, 2010 1:23 am

Interesting thoughts on carry-on luggage, perhaps it will be something that the DOT will consider in the future.

If the DOT were to implement a carry-on fee, how would you want DOT to require airlines to disclose those fees? Is the DOT on track with its current proposals?

June 9, 2010 1:09 pm

That’s ridiculous. I agree that there needs to be some compensation for those who use miles.

Also, airlines’ refusal to put people on other airlines’ flights has long annoyed me.


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