Archive: Luggage
AirTran Joins the Bag Fee Movement
Say it ain't so! Low-cost airline AirTran has joined the legacy carriers in charging for the first checked bag. Starting Dec. 5, the first checked bag will cost $15 to check; the second one will remain $25. I'm saddened by the news, because I really like no-frills AirTran. It's partly...
By Christina Talcott | November 13, 2008; 10:28 AM ET | Comments (4)
United's New Door-to-Door Baggage Program
Yesterday, United announced that it's starting a new door-to-door bag delivery service for flights within the continental U.S. Here's how it'll work: You can either drop your bags at the nearest FedEx, or the Door-to-Door Baggage service will pick them up at your home and office. They'll get shipped overnight...
By Christina Talcott | October 30, 2008; 07:42 AM ET | Comments (4)
Monday Rant: Can't I Carry-On in Peace?
As we all know, there's a huge debate going on about airlines now charging for checked bags, and I know which way I stand: Against. However, I can understand the dissenters (that is, supporters of the fee), who argue that people who use the checked-bag service should pay for it,...
By Andrea Sachs | September 22, 2008; 07:14 AM ET | Comments (37)
