First of all, I am not a NW employee or any of its afilliates. Sure, the charges suck, but IT IS NOT HIDDEN...just takes the person making the reservation an effort to read the agreement about baggage charges. I have made numerous reserv. through various websites (not non-rev) and every time...there it is plain as day about luggage fees. I do agree it sucks, however people have just become accustomed to having it free. You don't buy a movie ticket and get free popcorn and soda. As far as raising the prices all around...I do not agree. Passenger A takes 1 small carryon...no fee. Passenger B checks 3 very large bags. Of course they should pay for them. Why should Passenger A have to pay the same as B. IMHO what should be done is 1st bag free up to say 35-40 lbs. 2nd bag $50. Start charging for carryons. (not purse or computer case, just those big roll on bags. I think that would be better. As far as some constructive advice. Take the responsibility of reading terms and agreements of what you are purchasing. Not saying it is good or fair. But quit whining about it being hidden costs.
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