Subject: Re: CNN: Airline policies juggle larger passengers

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Subject: Re: CNN: Airline policies juggle larger passengers

Posted on: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:37:14 -0500

TheNewsGuy(Mike) wrote:
> Jochen Kriegerowski wrote:
>> "pbj" schrieb
>>
>>> Then it follows that smaller-than-average passengers should pay less
>>> than average-sized passengers because they use less fuel. :-)
>>
>> Sure. You do it with the checked bagage,
>
> You do? I've never been charged by weight for checked bags. Airlines
> charge for "number" of checked bags not their weight. Over 50 lbs is, I
> believe, a "safety rule" for the baggage handlers and that incurs added
> fees, but still no charge "per pound" for checked baggage.
> http://tinyurl.com/5uj7x9
>
>
It's common practice on international flights.

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