American Airlines just announced today that starting June 15th they will be charging $15 for the first checked bag each way! For a family of four with only one checked bag for each person that's an extra $120. Will this change anybody's travel plans? As a resident of DFW, I was certainly disappointed to see this. Luckily, we are getting back from vacation on June 14th. If the other airlines don't follow suit with this new checked bag policy, I would seriously considered taking another airline on a connection to get to my destination rather than paying extra to fly American.
American also announced they will be discontinuing the use of 40-45 MD-80s and 30-35 American Eagle aircraft, which will reduce the amount of domestic routes. I don't fly enough to use the frequent flyer program, but this decision will essentially render the value of the frequent flyer program worthless since it is likely that flights will be full. Our airline industry is in serious crisis. Layoffs were also announced today. Ironically, AA pilots picketed in DFW today for more pay. Talk about a poor day to choose to picket on.
American also announced they will be discontinuing the use of 40-45 MD-80s and 30-35 American Eagle aircraft, which will reduce the amount of domestic routes. I don't fly enough to use the frequent flyer program, but this decision will essentially render the value of the frequent flyer program worthless since it is likely that flights will be full. Our airline industry is in serious crisis. Layoffs were also announced today. Ironically, AA pilots picketed in DFW today for more pay. Talk about a poor day to choose to picket on.
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