Huh? Marketing confusion and consumer disservice.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
What good is a frequent flyer program with co-pays???
Received from American Airlines:
Effective October 1, 2008, Upgrade awards from most Discount Economy fares will change as follows:
* Upgrade within the continental U.S. and Canada, within and between the continental U.S. / Canada / Mexico / The Caribbean or between North America and Central America will require 15,000 miles plus a $50 co-payment.
* Upgrade between North America and Europe, Japan, China, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile or Uruguay will require 25,000 plus a $350 co-payment
* Upgrade between North America and India will require 40,000 miles plus a $350 co-payment
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Effective October 1, 2008, Upgrade awards from most Discount Economy fares will change as follows:
* Upgrade within the continental U.S. and Canada, within and between the continental U.S. / Canada / Mexico / The Caribbean or between North America and Central America will require 15,000 miles plus a $50 co-payment.
* Upgrade between North America and Europe, Japan, China, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile or Uruguay will require 25,000 plus a $350 co-payment
* Upgrade between North America and India will require 40,000 miles plus a $350 co-payment
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Yet another reason not to fly...
Relative Complains After Death on Flight - a woman dies after airplane oxygen tanks and defibrillator fail to work on plane.
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Saturday, February 9, 2008
United Airlines plans to charge for more than one checked bag.
Effective February 24, for travel on or after May 5, 2008, United Airlines will begin charging some of their passengers for more than one checked piece of luggage.
United Airlines tacks on new charge for baggage
United tacks on new baggage charge, requires earlier arrival
"The new rules took effect for nonrefundable economy fare tickets purchased Monday and thereafter for travel on or after May 5. Economy class fliers will pay $25 for a second bag and $125 for three bags. Previously it was free to check a second bag and cost $85 to check three bags."
The plan will charge $50 extra per round trip for more than one bag and has other carriers looking.
Here's a hint, United... If you can't operate at the current ticket prices, CHARGE MORE. This is just one more hidden charge to make prices look "competitive." Because of security regulations, all toiletries pretty much have to be checked, automatically taking up an extra checked bag.
This is also going to add more to the already annoying practice of travelers carrying on items that are obviously too big to carry-on.
Updated: 3/7/2008
Put on a Few Pounds? Consider It Extra Baggage
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United Airlines tacks on new charge for baggage
United tacks on new baggage charge, requires earlier arrival
"The new rules took effect for nonrefundable economy fare tickets purchased Monday and thereafter for travel on or after May 5. Economy class fliers will pay $25 for a second bag and $125 for three bags. Previously it was free to check a second bag and cost $85 to check three bags."
The plan will charge $50 extra per round trip for more than one bag and has other carriers looking.
Here's a hint, United... If you can't operate at the current ticket prices, CHARGE MORE. This is just one more hidden charge to make prices look "competitive." Because of security regulations, all toiletries pretty much have to be checked, automatically taking up an extra checked bag.
This is also going to add more to the already annoying practice of travelers carrying on items that are obviously too big to carry-on.
Updated: 3/7/2008
Put on a Few Pounds? Consider It Extra Baggage
US Airways to charge for a second bag.
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Monday, July 23, 2007
The fuzzy math of flight delays.
Our view: Count hours in the airport
Delayed, Explained
August 1, 2007 update:
NPR article "Holding Pattern: Flight Delays are Going Up, Up, Up" Stumble It!
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Delayed, Explained
August 1, 2007 update:
NPR article "Holding Pattern: Flight Delays are Going Up, Up, Up"
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
Continental Expressjet flights mother and baby for talking
Plane Boots Talking Toddler and Mother
Talkative Toddler, Mom Thrown off Plane
Column: Protect me from the grown-ups - A column talking about it being time that the non family-friendly adult behavior be segregated to its own section on a plane.
Also... Woman kicked off plane for breastfeeding (from November 16, 2006) Of course, a "nurse-in" was staged at the Delta ticket counter over that.
July 19th, 2007 article:
Possibly the Most Ridiculous Reason Ever for a Flight Delay Stumble It!
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Talkative Toddler, Mom Thrown off Plane
Column: Protect me from the grown-ups - A column talking about it being time that the non family-friendly adult behavior be segregated to its own section on a plane.
Also... Woman kicked off plane for breastfeeding (from November 16, 2006) Of course, a "nurse-in" was staged at the Delta ticket counter over that.
July 19th, 2007 article:
Possibly the Most Ridiculous Reason Ever for a Flight Delay
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