United’s New Bag Policy Spurs Personal Packing Crisis
Posted February 22, 2008 by Heather Gilbert
One of my favorite movie scenes of all time is from Best
in Show, when Scott Donlan (John Michael Higgins) unpacks the eight
kimonos he has brought for his trip to the Mayfair Kennel Club Dog Show. Upon seeing this,
his partner, Stefan Vanderhoof (Michael McKean) remarks snidely, “we're gonna
be in Philadelphia for 48 hours, how many tea services can you do?” Ouch. I felt the sting. I’ve never gone on vacation and actually worn
all the clothes I’ve packed. Most of my
clothes are simply an insurance policy meant to cover my various whims and
“what-ifs.” That’s why I was shocked to
read of United Airlines’ new baggage
policy. The long and the short of it is
if you don’t have status in Mileage Plus or Star Alliance, you’re going to have
to pony up $25 to check your second bag. Yes, your second bag. United will
still let you check one bag for free, but let’s be honest, how many kimonos can
you safely squeeze into one bag?
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Reader Comments
How am I going to fit a jewel-thieving dwarf AND my 10 rompers in just ONE suitcase?!
that's just silly...everyone knows full length kimonos can only travel in a garment bag!
Why stop at charging once on the plane. Why not start with, pay seating at the gate. Extra for the express boarding lane.
Last passenger boarding fine, etc.
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