United is charging $25.00 for a second checked bag

[kyshel]

Going back to the original topic,I just found this little tidbit:
For every 1000 #'s of excess baggage (over the standard weight allowed/passenger) the operational cost of a three hour flight increases $16,000. Interesting perspective?

[BamaBoy]

of course, I am new to this community and my thoughts may not be welcomed. I think the airlines should start using the standard BMI index for all passengers and have everyone boarding a flight weigh in. Charge a per pound passenger overweight fee based upon the BMI. I think overweight passengers are a bigger problem that overweight bags; at least I am seeing more and more overweight passengers flying out of the airports and aboard the planes I use.


Message Edited by BamaBoy on 04-03-2008 10:05 AM

[omegaet]

bamaboy....well let's see....you are new to our communitybut it appears you either have a great and somehwat cutting sense of humor or you are willing to face the wrath of a lot of passengers. This wouldqualify as and innovative revenue opportunity forboth domestic and foreign carriers.

[CMDAVILACLI]

Hi Bamaboy,

Welcome to the community. Yikes, can you imagine all of us having to get on the scale at the airports! Personally, I don't care what anyone weighs as long as they fit into their seats and don't take up half of mine. Question, do we get a discount if we are under the BMI for our height? (Okay, I confess, I'm not... but just thought I'd ask the question!)

cmdavilacli

[Mountie]

bamaboy, you may be new in here but it looks like you are catching on fast. That's a great suggestion! I work out and watch what I eat, so I would probably qualify for one of the reduced fares using your approach. I was in a TSA line last week with a couple that would have had to paid first class fares for coach tickets under your revised rules. Keep those good ideas coming!

[bonniejoy03]

Hi BamaBoy. That is funny. On all of the little flights we take (Air Sunshine, Trans Anguilla, Nature Air, etc.), they always weigh you or ask your weight. I think that if you have worked real hard before your trip and LOST weight, you should be able to take more suitcases!