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How many of us got ourselves a credit card, where everything we charge is converted into miles? We earn miles, but we are not frequent fliers, right? There are some restrictions applied to the non-frequent fliers, such as flight time restrictions, seats availability rules and non-refundable tickets. (I am not an expert on the airlines’ rules, so, in case you have a question, please consult their sites directly).
If you are a frequent flier, you have other rules applied to you and may read this post just for your information.
If you decide to fly United Airlines and not a frequent flier, you should know:
“United Airlines will be charging some of its customers a new fee for checking more than one piece of baggage.
United fliers who purchase nonrefundable domestic economy tickets, and who are not elite members of the airline’s frequent flier program, will be charged $25 for a second checked bag beginning May 5, the company said Monday. In addition to the fee for a second bag, the cost to check a third and a fourth bag will be $100 per bag for all customers.
Mileage Plus program at United or do not have at least Silver status at Star Alliance…Premier status, the lowest elite tier, requires flying 25,000 miles annually on United, and Mileage Plus members who reach that level automatically have Silver Star Alliance status…
The $25 fee for the second bag will be assessed each time the luggage is checked.”
Since many, but not all passengers check in 2 pieces of luggage, United feel, that it’s only fair to charge those with an additional bag extra fee. “…extra bags contribute extra weight, and the heavier the airplane, the more fuel is required”.
“The fee to check a second bag applies only to tickets purchased on or after Monday. Customers may pay the fee with a credit card at an airport kiosk or at the check-in counter. Customers were informed of the fee beginning Monday on United’s Web site, www.united.com , and on e-tickets sent to passengers.”
“American’s passengers are entitled to two free checked bags of 50 pounds or less each per passenger.
Delta Air Lines spokesman Anthony Black said the carrier has made no changes to its checked baggage policies or fees. Passengers also are entitled to check two bags of 50 pounds or less.
Virgin America, the startup airline based in Burlingame, permits passengers in the main cabin to check one bag free of change that can weigh up to 70 pounds. There is a fee of $10 for a second bag weighing up to 50 pounds. And there is a fee of $50 each for bags three through 10 weighing up to 50 pounds. There are fees for overweight bags, too. First-class passengers can check two bags for free.”
Now, that you know the new rules, don’t forget to find out where and when they apply.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
