Airtran follows other airlines in 2nd checked bag charge

zefyr · 04-15-2008

I just got the Allears newsletter. Embedded in it is the following regarding Airtrans new policy changes....

AirTran Airways will begin charging passengers $10 for a second checked bag effective May 15, 2008. For each fare-paying customer, the airline will allow one checked piece free of charge, with size and weight limitations. The excess baggage charge, for other than sporting equipment, will be $50 for each piece after the first two bags. Additional charges are applicable for bags exceeding the weight and size limits. Oversize baggage, with dimensions from 62 to 80 inches, will be accepted subject to an oversize baggage charge. Baggage with dimensions from 62 to 70 inches will be subject to a fee of $50. Baggage with dimensions from 71 to 80 inches will be subject to a fee of $65. Baggage over 80 inches in dimension (with the exception of some sporting equipment) will not be accepted.

There's also the following link for more info:

AirTran Airways - Carry-On and Checked Baggage Policies

**Dana** · 04-15-2008

They seem to be on par with Spirit...like I have said in two other threads regarding this issue, it's going to be across the board and on every airline before you know...just wait.

**ddoll** · 04-15-2008

Oh boy, I really have a problem with this new policy. I think if they have to raise fares, then they should just do it. But taking it in little surcharges just is more painful. To me, at least.

BGHG2802 · 04-16-2008

This is disconcerting.

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zefyr Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,005	Airtran follows other airlines in 2nd checked bag charge I just got the Allears newsletter. Embedded in it is the following regarding Airtrans new policy changes.... AirTran Airways will begin charging passengers $10 for a second checked bag effective May 15, 2008. For each fare-paying customer, the airline will allow one checked piece free of charge, with size and weight limitations. The excess baggage charge, for other than sporting equipment, will be $50 for each piece after the first two bags. Additional charges are applicable for bags exceeding the weight and size limits. Oversize baggage, with dimensions from 62 to 80 inches, will be accepted subject to an oversize baggage charge. Baggage with dimensions from 62 to 70 inches will be subject to a fee of $50. Baggage with dimensions from 71 to 80 inches will be subject to a fee of $65. Baggage over 80 inches in dimension (with the exception of some sporting equipment) will not be accepted. There's also the following link for more info: AirTran Airways - Carry-On and Checked Baggage Policies __________________ Pre 1993: Offsite (lost count of how many times)~ 1993: GF ~2004: Poly~ New Years 2004-2005: Disney Dolphin~ 2006 GF~ 2007: Pop~ 2008: BEACH CLUB CONCIERGE (A dream!) and SSR~ 2009: SSR and AKV...'yay me!' My Disney Countdown Counting down to: August vacation in AK Jambo House Villas Onward to the next trip...

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Airtran follows other airlines in 2nd checked bag charge They seem to be on par with Spirit...like I have said in two other threads regarding this issue, it's going to be across the board and on every airline before you know...just wait. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 270 days 6 hours 49 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Airtran follows other airlines in 2nd checked bag charge Oh boy, I really have a problem with this new policy. I think if they have to raise fares, then they should just do it. But taking it in little surcharges just is more painful. To me, at least. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 15 days 13 hours 49 minutes

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BGHG2802 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 199	Re: Airtran follows other airlines in 2nd checked bag charge This is disconcerting. __________________ Grace I am the confused-one Cinderbella speaks of! ******** "She's got legs . . ." - Sebastian ASMovies 09-2008 Off Site 09-2006 Honeymoon @ CBR 03-2000

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