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02/27/2008: "US Airways... Second Baggage Check Policy Change"

I got this in e-mail today... and all I can say is, "Are you kidding me?" I guess they need money, but you can't even take your stuff with you for free anymore. They also lowered the weight of the one bag you can have to 50 lbs. That may sound like a lot, but it's really not.


Today, US Airways announced a change to our baggage policy. Beginning May 5, 2008, we’ll charge $25 for a second checked bag. The new fee applies to travel on or after May 5 for tickets purchased on or after February 26, 2008.

We’re making these changes to offset record fuel prices and rising airline related expenses. We simply must make changes to the way we do business to provide all of you with the high level of service that you’ve come to expect from US Airways. Also, we’re doing all we can to keep fares low. With this policy change, we’re able to give you the choice to avoid the fee and pack fewer items. With fewer bags to process, we save both money and fuel and can pass that savings on to you.

Dividend Miles Preferred members are exempt from the fee, and we’re also waiving the fee for:

- Confirmed First Class and Envoy passengers
- Passengers with Star Alliance Silver or Gold status
- Active military personnel in uniform and with ID
- Unaccompanied minors
- Passengers checking personal assistive devices

Replies: 2 Comments

These are reasons we don't fly and are driving to the beach- F*%$ the airlines!

La said on Wednesday, February 27th @ 04 :31 PM CST

Did you read the announcment about the miles too? They are no longer giving 500 minimum miles for any flight, now they are only giving the actual miles flown

beth said on Wednesday, February 27th @ 01 :06 PM CST