I had to pay twice for my checked luggage on Avianca. I want a refund!
Peter Holt prepays $66 for two checked bags on his Avianca flight from San Jose, Costa Rica, to Mexico City. Why did he pay twice?
BAGGAGE
Alitalia promised to cover my lost luggage, but the check never arrived
After John Nealon’s bags go missing, his airline sends him shopping. Why won’t it cover the bill?
Two broken Heys bags, one broken promise
Both of Carlos DeLeon’s bags are broken, but Heys won’t fix them even though they’re under warranty. Why not?
How to win the war on wrinkled clothes
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more frivolous travel topic than wrinkles. But I’m willing to bet that the longer you spend on the road, the less you’re laughing.
How to travel light — really light
It’s one thing to preach about the virtues of traveling light. It’s quite another to practice them.
Do travelers need new federal protections?
It’s not your imagination. Congress seems to be paying closer attention to travelers’ welfare.
Passengers say they miss luggage-inclusive fares the most
It’s been more than two years since most major airlines “unbundled” their fares and began charging passengers for the first checked bag. And although air travelers are now paying more for their luggage than ever — $2.7 billion last year, compared with just $1.1 billion in 2008 — they are deeply unhappy about it, according to a new poll.
Spirit’s Baldanza: “The basis for this new fee was founded in improved customer service”
Earlier this week, Spirit Airlines announced it would begin charging for carry-on luggage. That drew criticism from the Secretary of Transportation, who I interviewed on Wednesday. I wanted to give Ben Baldanza, Spirit’s chief executive, an opportunity to respond — and to explain the rationale behind charging for carry-on bags. Here’s our interview.