Fly The Unfriendly Skies Of United
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Experience the Unfriendly Skies of United Airlines
Summary: As fuel prices rise, United Airlines shifts the burden to customers with new fees.
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United Airlines (UAL) recently announced that starting May 5, 2008, customers will be charged an additional twenty-five dollars for checking a second bag. Currently, passengers can check two bags, each up to fifty pounds, for free. Exceeding this limit results in extra charges based on weight, while carry-on allowances vary by size, weight, and airline policies.
This new fee does not apply to Mileage Plus or Star Alliance members and is currently limited to domestic flights. The airline's rationale is that by discouraging extra baggage, the planes will be lighter, burn less fuel, and help maintain fare stability.
As a frequent traveler, I will go to great lengths to avoid flying United. If faced with no alternative, I will resist paying the extra twenty-five dollars with all my might.
If travelers collectively voice their dissatisfaction, United might reconsider. Otherwise, they might have to increase fares, prompting customers to seek alternatives.
First, airlines removed complimentary in-flight meals, and now there's an added luggage fee. What's next?
While some may argue that eliminating airline meals was beneficial, charging five dollars for a paltry snack is unreasonable.
As a US government employee, I'm required to fly with American carriers. Though I understand the policy, my flights to Asia reveal that Asian airlines offer superior service, prices, and schedules compared to their American counterparts.
I will strive to avoid United if forced to fly American, opting for carriers without these exorbitant fees.
We must unite and refuse to pay this fee. Otherwise, airlines might start charging for pillows, blankets, aisle seats, window seats, and who knows what else.
If faced with a choice between United and another airline, please choose the latter.
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