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American Airlines- boooooooohissss......

Discussion in 'General Chat Forum' started by redon1, Aug 12, 2008.

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  1. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    Well, when I flew American about 3 weeks ago and was told that there was now a $15 baggage fee when I checked my bag, I checked their website once I got to my hotel that evening and that policy was there.

    The policy about their airport lounges has been in effect for at least a couple months, at least the ones I have seen in Tampa, FL and Dallas, TX.
     
    Mr. Linux, Aug 13, 2008
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  2. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    the new baggage fees that EVERYONE is being required to pay are different than what the article refers to. i'm talking about rucksacks that are overweight. YES- perhpas if the governmnt that's sending them to war would provide body armor for them maybe their bags wouldn't be overweight- dn't start silence!!!! ;)
     
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  3. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    Another American Airlines update, press release that came out today:

    http://www.aa.com/content/amrcorp/pressReleases/2008_08/13_military.jhtml

    Interesting extract from that press release:

    "American Airlines is, and has been, the leading airline in supporting active service members. The previous policy allowed active military personnel, traveling on duty, to travel with up to 190 pounds of luggage at no charge, including a 100 pound checked bag, a 50 pound checked bag, and a 40 pound carry-on bag. Only one other airline waives first and second bag fees for off-duty, active service members, and no airline allows as much free baggage by weight as American Airlines. The new waiver policy for military personnel begins immediately. American Airlines will work closely with the Department of Defense on issues such as this in the future."
     
    Mr. Linux, Aug 13, 2008
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  4. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    HAAAAA! good news.
     
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  5. vdb

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    Airline Sacks 3rd Bag Fee for Troops

    August 14, 2008
    Dallas Morning News



    There's been a change of heart at American Airlines Inc. The Fort Worth-based carrier said Aug. 13 that, effective immediately, it will waive its longstanding fees for a third checked bag for military personnel on active duty.

    The decision comes after several days of negative attention following news reports about a Soldier who was charged $100 for his extra bag by American and a call by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for carriers to waive such fees.

    American, and many of its peer airlines, already waives fees for a military passenger's first and second checked bag.

    The VFW argued that although the fees were an industry norm and could be reimbursed, the process represented an extra burden for deployed troops.

    "$100 is a large out-of-pocket burden for a young person who doesn't make much money," said VFW spokesman Joe Davis.
    Davis said he was pleased that American agreed to the waiver. "We hope the other major airlines follow suit soon," he said.
    Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. issued a statement Wednesday reiterating that it had long made exceptions for members of the military and formalized its policy doing so in January.
    Tom Del Valle, American's senior vice president of airport services, said the carrier had always understood that Soldiers were reimbursed for such fees and didn't realize the burden that process could represent.

    "We appreciate and marvel at the bravery and sacrifice our military personnel exhibit daily," Del Valle said. "Anything we can do to support them and honor them is a top priority for American Airlines."
     
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  6. TigerFan

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    United has a new military policy also. Also the airlines are in no way anti-military or un-patriotic, don't forget the majority of airline pilots are former military. But if there is a way for the airlines to make an extra buck from charging Uncle Sam some extra fees, then they are going to do it. Do you get upset at all the government contractors and consultants charging fees to the government?
    http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080815/aqf035.html?.v=51
     
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  7. TigerFan

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    Free upgrades to Economy Plus on United for military personnel also.
     
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  8. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    didn't read an article about them. but again the issue is NOT the airline NOT getting paid- it's (for ME anyway) them going straight to uncle Sam for the cash instead of shaking down war zone bound service members at the airport.

    pilots have nothing to do with policy.
     
    redon1, Aug 15, 2008
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