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Flying? Checking two bags? Not so fast, my friend...

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by slappy4428, Feb 5, 2008.

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  1. Barsuk

    Barsuk Active Member

    My wife might not be able to fly ever again. She has to check two bags for an overnight trip.
     
    Barsuk, Feb 5, 2008
    #13
  2. alleyallen

    alleyallen Guest

    Going for a three-week trip, there buddy? Hope you bought a bunch of those suits that roll up into Pringles cans.
     
    alleyallen, Feb 5, 2008
    #14
  3. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    This extra money will undoubtedly go to providing better service.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Feb 5, 2008
    #15
  4. Barsuk

    Barsuk Active Member

    Or lots and lots of honey roasted peanuts.
     
    Barsuk, Feb 5, 2008
    #16
  5. Captain_Kirk

    Captain_Kirk Well-Known Member

    They are also working on a new motto/tagline. I understand these are a few of the finalists.

    United Airlines
    We'd love to fly if it wasn't for those damn passengers.


    United Airlines
    Where customer service is really a pain in the ass to us


    United Airlines
    Bend over.
     
    Captain_Kirk, Feb 5, 2008
    #17
  6. 21

    21 Well-Known Member

    And don't forget, they also charge you for bags over 50 lbs. So you can pay for the extra bag, or you can pay for the overweight bag ('take my wife, please!).
     
    21, Feb 5, 2008
    #18
  7. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    And that wife bears children, who travel with car seats and strollers.

    Actually I would be curious to see if you're charged for those items, but it goes without saying that if you travel with the family, you're checking stuff.
     
    playthrough, Feb 5, 2008
    #19
  8. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    I believe the answer lies in deregulation and the power of the marketplace.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Feb 5, 2008
    #20
  9. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    I haven't checked a bag since the mid-90s.

    Seriously, it's just a fricking hassle.

    Man purse and a duffle bag, and I'm straight.
     
    zeke12, Feb 5, 2008
    #21
  10. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    A statement against interest, your honor.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Feb 5, 2008
    #22
  11. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member

    Sorry, Fens . . . I remember regulation.

    It took $440+ to go anywhere.

    The people have voted . . . price trumps all . . . and so long as the broad public feels that way, this is the way it's gonna be.

    Not fond of the current product. But what is, is.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Feb 5, 2008
    #23
  12. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    Moddy's got my back. Man purse is the only way to roll.
     
    zeke12, Feb 5, 2008
    #24
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