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03-05-2008
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The "Friendly" Airline Gets Even More Hostile By Judi Janofsky Two weeks ago, I wrote about United Airline’s new policy of charging passengers $25 for checking a second piece of luggage. We received more e-mails from readers about that article than any other we’ve published. All upset with the airline’s new practice. Most told us they wrote to United’s CEO Glenn Titton as we suggested. One of our readers did hear back from Tilton and forwarded his response to us which was -- “With fuel at record levels, our fares and baggage charges are excellent value... Certainly compared to FedEx or UPS alternatives... All the best with whomever you choose to fly.” Now really, what kind of answer is that – like who ever thought of United as a competitor of FedEx and UPS? I thought United was a passenger carrier. Does Tilton want us to believe that the normal person would even think about booking a flight and sending our luggage on cargo plane? What arrogance. The result of this policy change was that indeed, as we predicted, other airlines are joining the bandwagon. U.S. Airways just announced last week that they will follow suit. Starting May 5, 2008, the carrier will also assess a $25 fee for a second checked bag. Hopefully, some other airlines will see these new policies by United and U.S. Airways as an opportunity to win over passengers. And that passengers will see this as an opportunity to fly other airlines. My husband and I did just that recently and what a treat. We flew Continental to Quebec through Newark two weeks ago. Check in was a breeze – no hassle with checking in two bags. Flight attendants were friendly and personable. There were pillows and blankets at every seat. And get this – on the flight from Newark to Atlanta – just 1-1/2 hours long, we were served lunch! So I guess there is a lesson here. We can either accept this bad-service, charge-you-whatever-we-want-to-carry-your-bags attitude that United and U.S. Airways are now exhibiting, or we can do something about it. Like fly another airline. Bottom line? The bags are in our court. Recent Articles |
Contemporary Spanish guitar, Latin and R&B rhythms will harmonize at Sandos Hotels & Resorts, with four all-inclusive properties on the Riviera Maya, Mexico, as internationally acclaimed Jazz artist Bryan Lubeck takes center stage. Scheduled for two nights of performances, April 17th at Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa and April 18th at Sandos Caracol Beach Resort & Spa, all hotel guests are invited to attend the complimentary event. ...More
The Yachts of Seabourn has created a winning combination that weds a classic London experience with an innovative voyage aboard the award-winning Seabourn Pride through some of Europe's most interesting port cities. The May 10, 2008, 16-day Sail & Stay package begins with two nights at the stately Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel, certainly one of London's most desirable addresses, fronting on the up-market Knightsbridge shopping district and backed by the green expanses of Hyde Park. ...More
Crystal Cruises is making it easier for its global guests to stay in touch, whether cruising off the coast of Salalah or Sorrento. The luxury line is introducing "Newspaper Direct," a same-day service enabling guests to receive a choice of more than 370 full-format newspapers from 65 countries. Effective immediately with the World Cruise on Crystal Serenity and later in the year on Crystal Symphony, the papers are ordered on board and delivered directly to one's room. ...More
Turn your travel fantasy into reality now with Riviera Nayarit’s “Design your Dream Vacation" contest. This contest offers travelers the opportunity to design their ideal Riviera Nayarit getaway and if they win, their dream will be fulfilled. Contestants can learn about the many attractions of the region on the destination website (www.rivieranayarit.com) and include the experiences they would most enjoy in their perfect vacation when they enter to win. ...More
Stretching luxuriously along Mexico’s magnificent mid-Pacific Coast, Riviera Nayarit was unknown to most international travelers only a few years ago. Now, it is hard to keep up with the impressive new attractions and services, including a wealth of new resorts and golf courses and, for lucky residents of Memphis and nearby cities, new air service. ...More
Vacation.com® – North America’s leading travel services marketing organization – has crafted a valuable newsletter, Travel Tips Quarterly, which members can distribute to their clients providing travel advice and relevant information to enhance the clients’ travel experiences. ...More
The Philippines tourism sector continues to surpass expectations, welcoming a record 3 million international visitors throughout 2007. Led by Secretary Joseph Durano, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) received kudos from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which rated the department’s tourism campaign as the best improved in Asia. [Back to Press Releases Main]
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