Bill introduced to ban baggage fees (compare, federal, world, own)

[thecoalman]

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

See above.

You should run for office. Never a direct answer to anything.

[afoigrokerkok]

Originally Posted by VTHokieFan

That's my idea of a free market. One where beer isn't a right and if you don't want beer at $9.00, you don't have to buy it.

Or, if enough people don't like it, no one can buy beer at the stadium and the price will magically fall.

[thecoalman]

Originally Posted by Memphis1979

I believe his point is that its ok to charge, but that the charge should be up front at the time you buy the ticket..

So they charge me for one bag up front and I show up with two, what then?

[rw47]

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

Yep. And if you want to have a beer, you're basically forced into that. Or, is that the idea of "free market"?

So should bars be allowed to charge more than the corner store for a beer?

[rw47]

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

I think my point is about as straightforward as it can get. But you sure are hell bent on running in circles... nothing new there.

Your argument that it is a service is crap. Or, perhaps that you find comfort in crap service. It speaks highly of you and the value of your money. I like upfront "business". It is why I respect South West Airlines, and try to stay away from American Airlines at EVERY opportunity.

So use Southwest airlines and don't concern yourself with us lowly serfs who prefer to bend over for our corporate masters

Problem solved.

[EinsteinsGhost]

Originally Posted by SamBarrow

So should bars be allowed to charge more than the corner store for a beer?

Well, that is what is happening at the stadiums the such free marketeers as VTHokie (and I assume you) support. No?

Originally Posted by SamBarrow

So use Southwest airlines and don't concern yourself with us lowly serfs who prefer to bend over for our corporate masters

Problem solved.

I don't have a problem with any of this. People crying, do.

Originally Posted by thecoalman

So they charge me for one bag up front and I show up with two, what then?

Airlines are expected to have set allowances which vary depending on ticket/class of travel and destinations. Some have free allowance by weight, some by piece and some (like American Airlines) have no allowance other than a carry on (and one on international flights... depending on destination). If you showed up with one bag to check-in on AA, you will be charged for it.

[AeroGuyDC]

American Airlines.....IAD to CLT sample flight search I just performed....this is the page right before completion of the transaction that shows total airfare...and it shows where to find optional services information. What's so hard about clicking and reading when it's right there in plain view??????

View Fare Rules

• Flights not on American Airlines, American Eagle, or AmericanConnection® are on a

• request basis only. Fares and availability are subject to change.
• In order to comply with federal security regulations, we may provide government agencies access to data you disclose to us.
• If you choose to pay using a credit card or U.K.-billed PayPal account, a processing fee of £4.50 per ticket may apply. Payments with debit cards are exempt from this fee.
• Optional Services and Carrier Charges include, but are not limited to, items such as checked or carry-on baggage, seat selection and seat upgrades.

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[thecoalman]

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

Well, that is what is happening at the stadiums the such free marketeers as VTHokie (and I assume you) support. No?

See no answer on his position, does it all the time.

[rw47]

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

Well, that is what is happening at the stadiums the such free marketeers as VTHokie (and I assume you) support. No?

I asked you a question.

Originally Posted by EinsteinsGhost

I don't have a problem with any of this. People crying, do.

You don't have a problem with it because you happen to agree. And if you agree, everyone should. And then the federal government should force compliance.

[EinsteinsGhost]

Originally Posted by thecoalman

You should run for office. Never a direct answer to anything.

I would, if I were really good at those "conservative" attributes.

Originally Posted by SamBarrow

I asked you a question.

And you should be asking that question to VTHokie, not me. I don't agree with it (see the argument on beer sales in stadiums, he believes it should be that way). Why did you ask me that question?

You don't have a problem with it because you happen to agree. And if you agree, everyone should. And then the federal government should force compliance.

Well, I prefer to speak for self. Which is what I did in my very first response. Now, it is people who got their panties twisted in a wad at that notion that we've continued since. They want to abide by the rules that I call stupid, and want everybody to get along with it.