Continental Airlines is Downsizing Its Carry-on Luggage Size
What with some airlines charging for blankets and pillows and even water to drink, did you think you saw the last of nickel-and-diming their customers? Well, as of October 7th Continental Airlines began charging you $15 for your first checked bag (in addition to the $25 fee for a second checked bag, which went into effect in April) when you have an Economy fare ticket. This is for air travel within the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada. The good news is that there still is no charge for checking in car seats, strollers, and wheelchairs. That, of course, could change too. For the full rundown on their checked baggage fees, click HERE.
But wait. There’s MORE! Up until midnight on October 31st, your carry-on luggage size will continue to be “51 linear inches or 130 cm (L+W+H).” However, as of November 1st, they will only let you bring carry-on luggage that is “45 linear inches or 115 cm (L+W+H).” If it’s larger, you’ll have to check it and that will cost you. For details on their new carry-on baggage requirements, click HERE.
What I don’t understand is that if the airline industry is having so many problems and is raising ticket fares, isn’t this the time to IMPROVE customer service instead of making it even harder and more expensive to fly? And what about the fact that oil prices have come down dramatically? Are the airlines still justified in using fuel prices as an excuse to selfishly disrepect their customers who are forced to pay higher and higher prices for airline tickets? Isn’t charging for each piece of checked luggage a bit greedy?
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As you think, you travel; and as you love, you attract.
You are today where your thoughts have brought you.
You will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.
You cannot escape the result of your thoughts, but you can endure and learn; you can accept and be glad.
You will realize the vision (not the idle wish) of your heart, be it base or beautiful, or a mixture of both, for you will always gravitate towards that which you, secretly, most love.
In your hand will be placed the exact result of your thoughts.
You will receive that which you earn, no more, no less.
Whatever your environment may be, you will fall, remain, or rise with your thoughts, your wisdom, your ideal.
You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration.
Going to Dubai? Better Know the LAWS.
IMPORTANT: If you break the law of a country you are visiting, your embassy will probably not be able to help you. So know the laws and customs before you go.
By now you might be aware that a British couple in their 30s were sentenced to three months in jail and deportation because of their “public display of affection” on the beach following a champagne brunch. Well, actually the charges were drunkenness and public indecency and sex outside of marriage. The couple claims there was no sex, just kissing.
Recently, a lesbian couple was sentenced to a month in jail, followed by deportation, for sharing a kiss on the public beach in Dubai.
Three years ago, an unmarried Indian couple was sentenced to one year in prison just for hugging and kissing in the back seat of a taxi in the Emirate of Fujairah which is north of the UAE. When the taxi driver saw what they were doing, he drove them directly to the police station!
If you’re planning a trip to Dubai, remember that it is part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The operative word here is “Arab.” It might be a popular destination right now, and very glamorous (and expensive), but it is a Muslim country and their laws are very conservative.
Just because you’re a tourist who is bringing money into the region, never lose sight of the fact that this is NOT an amusement park or a paid attraction. You are visiting another country with another culture, and you’d better learn their laws before you go there. (This applies to ALL international travel.)
Here are some of the laws.
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