American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) announced some moves that could improve profitability, but also risks some pushback from customers.
The airline said Tuesday that the price of checking a bag on a domestic flight will rise to $35 from $30 if purchased online and will now be $40 if purchased at the airport. The fee for a second checked bag will rise to $45 from $40 for both online and at the airport. The airline is also raising bag fees by $5 for short international flights including those to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean — now $35 for the first bag and $45 for the second. It is the airline's first round of baggage fee hikes since 2018.
Of note, the airline will generally allow customers to check at least one bag free if they hold elite status in American's (AAL) loyalty program, buy a premium-class ticket, or use an American-branded credit card. American (AAL) said it will give a break to customers whose bags are slightly overweight or oversized. Instead of being hit with the full extra fee — ranging from $100 to $650 — graduated fees will start at $30 for bags that are no more than 3 pounds (1.36 kg) or three linear inches over the limits.
Separately, American Airlines (AAL) is cutting the cost of transferring points between frequent-flyer accounts, per Associated Press. At the same time, American (AAL) announced that starting with tickets issued on May 1, customers will have to buy tickets directly from the airline or its partner carriers or from preferred online travel agencies if they want to earn points in its AAdvantage loyalty program. The airline said it will list the preferred travel agencies in late April. Those changes are part of a long shift by airlines away from using travel agents.
Beautiful scenery, the low flying planes made me want to find some rock to hide behind!
Reminds me of the time we almost had the runaway calf cornered when a low flying helicopter from the airbase started the poor creature and it escaped our clutches. . Mr H seldom showed such emotion!
FYI American Airlines raised baggage fees:
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) announced some moves that could improve profitability, but also risks some pushback from customers.
The airline said Tuesday that the price of checking a bag on a domestic flight will rise to $35 from $30 if purchased online and will now be $40 if purchased at the airport. The fee for a second checked bag will rise to $45 from $40 for both online and at the airport. The airline is also raising bag fees by $5 for short international flights including those to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean — now $35 for the first bag and $45 for the second. It is the airline's first round of baggage fee hikes since 2018.
Of note, the airline will generally allow customers to check at least one bag free if they hold elite status in American's (AAL) loyalty program, buy a premium-class ticket, or use an American-branded credit card. American (AAL) said it will give a break to customers whose bags are slightly overweight or oversized. Instead of being hit with the full extra fee — ranging from $100 to $650 — graduated fees will start at $30 for bags that are no more than 3 pounds (1.36 kg) or three linear inches over the limits.
Separately, American Airlines (AAL) is cutting the cost of transferring points between frequent-flyer accounts, per Associated Press. At the same time, American (AAL) announced that starting with tickets issued on May 1, customers will have to buy tickets directly from the airline or its partner carriers or from preferred online travel agencies if they want to earn points in its AAdvantage loyalty program. The airline said it will list the preferred travel agencies in late April. Those changes are part of a long shift by airlines away from using travel agents.
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Beautiful scenery, the low flying planes made me want to find some rock to hide behind!
Reminds me of the time we almost had the runaway calf cornered when a low flying helicopter from the airbase started the poor creature and it escaped our clutches. . Mr H seldom showed such emotion!
Good to take time to just celebrate living!
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