Originally Posted by
EWRflyr
“The simplified fee structure and the introduction of these fees are both geared toward providing customers greater clarity and choice,” said Exec. VP and Chief Revenue Officer Jim Compton. “Checked baggage is a valuable service with a complex structure in place to get a bag from point A to point B. This is an additional service to customers who travel with checked bags, and we think customers value it.”
He might as well say, "we're bending you over without using any KY
and there's nothing you can do about it."
The boarding process will take longer because of all the extra carry-on luggage.