Spirit Airlines launches $45 carry-on fee - Page 2

Particle Man · 04-07-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Never. What kind of bags are these that you're losing, and who are you flying with?

I fly whoever has flights where I'm going (United, US Air, Delta, American).

It's mostly rollerboard bags (the kinds with the wheels and an extendable handle).

sherri_chickie · 04-07-2010, 02:53 PM

My hubby is a pilot and we never check luggage if we can help it. He sees what the luggage handlers do to luggage. They are brutal!

azoomm · 04-07-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

ever lost a bag when flying? I've lost 8.

I never check bags anymore.

Eff them.

I had one lost, now never check if I can help it. Good for me I travel light.

Cutty72 · 04-07-2010, 05:15 PM

I have never been able to put something in the overhead bins and NOT have it fit under the seat. Usually the underseat is more spacious, and I prefer it because I have easier access to my shit when I want it, without disturbing everyone else.

Then again, I prefer driving if possible anyway. I can do what I want, when I want, where I want. yes it takes longer, but I really don't care.

Homeslice · 04-07-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I fly whoever has flights where I'm going (United, US Air, Delta, American).

It's mostly rollerboard bags (the kinds with the wheels and an extendable handle).

And you filed claims?

Particle Man · 04-07-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

And you filed claims?

Yep. But that doesn't help when you're at a meeting for a multi-million dollar client and your suits are somewhere in the luggage system.

anthonyk · 04-07-2010, 05:54 PM

Yeah, I've never had luggage go permanently missing, but the hassle involved with getting it back (especially overseas) makes carrying on very appealing.

Smittie61984 · 04-07-2010, 05:59 PM

I think they should charge fat people more before they charge more for luggage. And if you stick your luggage (in my case a guitar) in my overhead ben then I should be able to beat you with it.

$45 overhead better come with some free drinks so I can forget that I paid $45 to stick shit over my head.

goof2 · 04-07-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by unknownroad

Speaking of which, i'm honestly amazed that the pay toilet idea didn't catch on. i figured that would be industry standard by now.

Here you go.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/04/07...ex.html?hpt=T2

04-07-2010, 05:59 PM	#18
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I think they should charge fat people more before they charge more for luggage. And if you stick your luggage (in my case a guitar) in my overhead ben then I should be able to beat you with it. $45 overhead better come with some free drinks so I can forget that I paid $45 to stick shit over my head. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

04-07-2010, 02:53 PM	#12
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	My hubby is a pilot and we never check luggage if we can help it. He sees what the luggage handlers do to luggage. They are brutal!

04-07-2010, 05:54 PM	#17
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Yeah, I've never had luggage go permanently missing, but the hassle involved with getting it back (especially overseas) makes carrying on very appealing.