Spirit Airlines announced that, starting 1 August, it will charge a $45 fee for carryon bags put into overhead bins. They claim new fares will be reduced by more than the bag fee, and there are discounts for online payment and members. However, flyers are still outraged by fees for carryons.
Of course, as we've been posting, the key to traveling efficiently and cheaply is to pack light and put the carryon under your feet.
Now Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York says he has commitments of "no carryon bag fee" from United, Delta, American, US Airways and JetBlue. We'll see how long that commitment endures!
For anything other than a long-term move overseas or a formal Destination Wedding, you can get it down to a carryon.
For my move overseas, I'm down to the allowed two checked bags plus carryon. The carryon is my office and electronics. A 26" pullman with a year's wardrobe and shoes. And a 24" pullman for personal & household supplies. I'm thinking of repacking once more to reduce the load by a bag. And that's to live on (and live with) for at least a whole year, with an aim to make it suffice for two!
May your road rise to meet you,
Ann
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