Continental Airlines is Downsizing Its Carry-on Luggage Size

NOTE:  While this post is a little out of date, the bottom line is the same, so I’m leaving it here.

 

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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