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Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--
Posted by ML on 7/20/08
> On 7/18/08, ML wrote:
>> I'm glad your trip worked out well with no hidden charges. Not
>> everyone can fly Southwest, who, AT LEAST FOR NOW, is not
>> charging for all your luggage. Also people have different needs,
>> not everyone can pack just lightweight touristy non wrinkle
>> clothing. Also not all destinations have the products one needs.
>> Plus that is an extra expense too.
>> What's really crappy IMO is that some of these charges, like
>> seating charges, are applied to every leg, so if the airline
>> does not have a direct nonstop flight between your home and
>> destination, you pay the fees twice or three times (and then
>> again on your return, of course).
>> Also be sure to dress warmly if the frigid temps onboard bother
>> you at all, or be ready to PURCHASE a blanket!
>> Need to take medication? You'll PAY for water.
>> Yes, I know that not EVERY airline has exactly all these same
>> extra fees. AT LEAST NOT YET. But every week the list grows, as
>> more jump on.
>> I cannot imagine how many extra fees would be involved in
>> packing for my 2005 trip to Europe, where I flew two flights
>> just to get to the ship in Halifax, and had to pack for 66 days.
>> Sure you can wash out your undies and wear the same clothes
>> every day for a short hop to another US city, but you try
>> packing everything you need for 66 days in one carryon bag! My
>> meds alone would take up a lot of that space :)
On 7/20/08, artaz wrote:
> I did not mean to devalue your statement about flying at all. I do
> respect your opinion and understand that many will choose not to
> fly because of the aggravation. To me it is a small price to pay to
> be safe and yes flying is very different than it used to be. We
> usually fly Southwest and they are still very good. They even fly
> to HI and Mexico now. It's weird to think that young people today
> will not know flying any other way. They are just used to the
> security checks, long lines, and many rules. Most of us will still
> need to fly from time to time and wish for those old days of no
> lines, security checks and bringing shampoo!!
I won't swear completely OFF flying, there are places I want to go
that can only be reached by plane as I'm not into swimming oceans
much... :) I don't think that the new trend of charging to choose your
seat before the checkin counter is helping safety. I don't complain
about security lines, these new rules with all the add on charges are
not for security, they are just about $$$$.
IF all the airlines would set their fares at what they actually need
to run the show and make a fair profit, that would be better IMO. It's
the sneakiness (not quite the right word) of advertizing a low fare
and then hitting you with all these extra charges which in some cases
have actually TRIPLED the fare people have paid!!
My only gripe about the liquids/gels ban is that since they won't let
you carry your stuff onboard in your carry on, they shouldn't charge
you for ONE bag to be checked. They are forcing you to go without your
needed cosmetics/hygienic supplies. Or just adding more expense by
forcing you to detour to a store and pay top dollar at your
destination. IF you are at a place where this is possible.
I'll keep southwest in mind if they don't have the extra fees, but
southwest flights are very limited from here. :)
Posts on this thread, including this one
- FLYING ruined, 7/16/08, by ML.
- Re: FLYING ruined, 7/17/08, by Genius of the Wabash.
- Re: FLYING ruined, 7/17/08, by ML.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me, 7/17/08, by artaz.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me, 7/18/08, by ML.
- Re: FLYING ruined, 7/19/08, by Where r u from Hoosier?.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--to ML, 7/20/08, by artaz.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--, 7/20/08, by ML.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--, 7/20/08, by Jeannie.
- Re: FLYING ruined Not for me--, 7/20/08, by retiredgrandma5.
- Re: Week-end trip to NYC. Two-hour delay each way. , 7/22/08, by Elaine/ret/IN Delays handled professionally. nfm.
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