March 28, 2008 Northwest charging for checkage
News release from Northwest Airlines:
EAGAN, Minn. – (March 28, 2008) – Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) today announced changes to its luggage policies for coach class customers traveling within North America.
For coach class travel on or after May 5, 2008, Northwest Airlines is matching several other U.S. network carriers and implementing a $25 charge for the customer’s second checked bag. The fee is applied each way. Coach class customers may continue to check one piece of luggage free of charge.
Other changes include an increase from $80 to $100 for three or more checked bags, and an increase from $25 to $50 for overweight bags greater than 50 pounds.
These policies also apply to Northwest Airlink customers flying on Mesaba, Pinnacle or Compass Airlines.
Northwest Airlines’ Silver, Gold and Platinum WorldPerks® Elite customers, SkyTeam Elite customers and passengers booked in full fare classes (Y or B) may still check two bags free of charge. Customers booked in first class can continue to check up to three bags free of charge.
Rumor is that American Airlines may implement a similar policy.The day isn’t far away when airlines will be charging for all checked luggage, not just the second piece.
Reader Comments (1)
If they're going to charge for checked luggage, they need to do a better job of getting it to the destination.
Then again, I never check bags, so what do I care? :-)
--Scott
(happy with my RedOxx Air Boss)