American Airlines Now to Charge for First Bag
Wednesday May 21, 2008
A few weeks ago American Airlines announced that they would be charging $25 for a second checked bag. Today they announced that the first bag checked will cost $15. It's unclear whether the second bag fee will increase even before it takes effect. Here are some other airline fees that have been announced by major carriers:
Seat (not on toilet such as on Jet Blue) $10
Seat with cushion $10
Ice for free drinks $2
Barf Bag $5
Bathroom Fee $2
Friendliness from Cabin Crew - unavailable
Working Air Nozzle $10
Working Buzzer to Call Cabin Crew $10
Trash Disposal Fee (for free snacks) $5
Landing Surcharge $25 (door will open prior to landing for those not wishing to pay)
Passenger Weight Surcharge:
Seat (not on toilet such as on Jet Blue) $10
Seat with cushion $10
Ice for free drinks $2
Barf Bag $5
Bathroom Fee $2
Friendliness from Cabin Crew - unavailable
Working Air Nozzle $10
Working Buzzer to Call Cabin Crew $10
Trash Disposal Fee (for free snacks) $5
Landing Surcharge $25 (door will open prior to landing for those not wishing to pay)
Passenger Weight Surcharge:
- under 25 pounds and not gagged $200
- 25-75 pounds free
- 75-150 pounds $25
- 150-200 pounds $50
- 200-250 pounds $100
- over 250 pounds $200
“Landing Surcharge $25 (door will open prior to landing for those not wishing to pay)”
LOL – thanks for the laugh, John!
I sure wish you didn’t give them all these ideas, they’re probably thinking — why didn’t we come up with this!
Hilarious.
Here’s a few more – “free” airline magazine $5, mandatory safety instruction fee $100, seat belt $25