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#1 - Posted 15 October 2009, 4:22 PM
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Now we have more airline baggage fees?
Now more airlines flying from USA to DR are charging customers baggage fees??? What the F. After paying the most taxes in the carribean now we have to pay for the check in bags? I flew Delta last year and the had no bag fees to DR. Now Delta wants to charge $30 for the second bag. I think that American airlines does not charge, but they don't have the best flight costs.
Here are the ones that I know of:
Spirit - 1st bag $20, second $25 each way
Delta - 1st bag free, second bag $25 each way
Jetblue - 1st bag free, second bag $20 each way
Last I heard AA had no bag fees to DR
Does anyone have info on the rest?

This is getting out of control! Are they going to charge us per toilet tissue square used?
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#2 - Posted 15 October 2009, 4:27 PM
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Now more airlines flying from USA to DR are charging customers baggage fees??? What the F. After paying the most taxes in the carribean now we have to pay for the check in bags? I flew Delta last year and the had no bag fees to DR. Now Delta wants to charge $30 for the second bag. I think that American airlines does not charge, but they don't have the best flight costs.
Here are the ones that I know of:
Spirit - 1st bag $20, second $25 each way
Delta - 1st bag free, second bag $25 each way
Jetblue - 1st bag free, second bag $20 each way
Last I heard AA had no bag fees to DR
Does anyone have info on the rest?

This is getting out of control! Are they going to charge us per toilet tissue square used?

Xwill7 maybe these guys will come to the DR ... .Yeah and maybe pigs will fly as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl16hPa1qkQ
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#3 - Posted 15 October 2009, 4:34 PM
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RE: Now we have more airline baggage fees?
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Now more airlines flying from USA to DR are charging customers baggage fees??? What the F. After paying the most taxes in the carribean now we have to pay for the check in bags? I flew Delta last year and the had no bag fees to DR. Now Delta wants to charge $30 for the second bag. I think that American airlines does not charge, but they don't have the best flight costs.
Here are the ones that I know of:
Spirit - 1st bag $20, second $25 each way
Delta - 1st bag free, second bag $25 each way
Jetblue - 1st bag free, second bag $20 each way
Last I heard AA had no bag fees to DR
Does anyone have info on the rest?

This is getting out of control! Are they going to charge us per toilet tissue square used?

Good idea - also they could charge of overweight passengers over 180 lbs say.
These guys and gals can really slow things up.
S.
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#4 - Posted 15 October 2009, 4:35 PM
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xwill7 previously said:

Now more airlines flying from USA to DR are charging customers baggage fees??? What the F. After paying the most taxes in the carribean now we have to pay for the check in bags? I flew Delta last year and the had no bag fees to DR. Now Delta wants to charge $30 for the second bag. I think that American airlines does not charge, but they don't have the best flight costs.
Here are the ones that I know of:
Spirit - 1st bag $20, second $25 each way
Delta - 1st bag free, second bag $25 each way
Jetblue - 1st bag free, second bag $20 each way
Last I heard AA had no bag fees to DR
Does anyone have info on the rest?

This is getting out of control! Are they going to charge us per toilet tissue square used?

Xwill7 maybe these guys will come to the DR ... .Yeah and maybe pigs will fly as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl16hPa1qkQ

I read an article a few years ago saying that Southwest wanted to fly to DR. I bet that after southwest did their research they figured out that they would be raped by the high airline taxes in DR
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#5 - Posted 15 October 2009, 4:39 PM
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xwill7 previously said:

Now more airlines flying from USA to DR are charging customers baggage fees??? What the F. After paying the most taxes in the carribean now we have to pay for the check in bags? I flew Delta last year and the had no bag fees to DR. Now Delta wants to charge $30 for the second bag. I think that American airlines does not charge, but they don't have the best flight costs.
Here are the ones that I know of:
Spirit - 1st bag $20, second $25 each way
Delta - 1st bag free, second bag $25 each way
Jetblue - 1st bag free, second bag $20 each way
Last I heard AA had no bag fees to DR
Does anyone have info on the rest?

This is getting out of control! Are they going to charge us per toilet tissue square used?

Good idea - also they could charge of overweight passengers over 180 lbs say.
These guys and gals can really slow things up.
S.


Why the heck would the charge people being at 180??? I am 6;1" and weigh 190. You can not go by weight, there has to be a weight to height ratio. If you are 5'0" and weigh 200 they that person would clog up the isle
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#6 - Posted 15 October 2009, 6:51 PM
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A few extra dollars on taxes - not much is not going to make much difference as everyone gets such outstanding value in DR. Villas in Jam cost 4000 dollars a night resorts 500 dollars a night.
Yes heavy people also burn more fuel. sounds kindof fair to me!
S.


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#7 - Posted 15 October 2009, 7:54 PM
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RE: Now we have more airline baggage fees?
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xwill7 previously said:

Now more airlines flying from USA to DR are charging customers baggage fees??? What the F. After paying the most taxes in the carribean now we have to pay for the check in bags? I flew Delta last year and the had no bag fees to DR. Now Delta wants to charge $30 for the second bag. I think that American airlines does not charge, but they don't have the best flight costs.
Here are the ones that I know of:
Spirit - 1st bag $20, second $25 each way
Delta - 1st bag free, second bag $25 each way
Jetblue - 1st bag free, second bag $20 each way
Last I heard AA had no bag fees to DR
Does anyone have info on the rest?

This is getting out of control! Are they going to charge us per toilet tissue square used?
Do it the smart way, like I do...........leave your "vacation" clothes in your house (or relative's) in the DR then travel with two carry-on bags.

Has worked for me for over 20 years!.


Edited on 10/15/2009 7:55 PM by TuPapaupa.
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#8 - Posted 16 October 2009, 10:27 AM
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RE: Now we have more airline baggage fees?
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xwill7 previously said:

Now more airlines flying from USA to DR are charging customers baggage fees??? What the F. After paying the most taxes in the carribean now we have to pay for the check in bags? I flew Delta last year and the had no bag fees to DR. Now Delta wants to charge $30 for the second bag. I think that American airlines does not charge, but they don't have the best flight costs.
Here are the ones that I know of:
Spirit - 1st bag $20, second $25 each way
Delta - 1st bag free, second bag $25 each way
Jetblue - 1st bag free, second bag $20 each way
Last I heard AA had no bag fees to DR
Does anyone have info on the rest?

This is getting out of control! Are they going to charge us per toilet tissue square used?
Do it the smart way, like I do...........leave your "vacation" clothes in your house (or relative's) in the DR then travel with two carry-on bags.

Has worked for me for over 20 years!.




That would be nice but I always like to take 2 bags so I can take stuff for the family.
Is your maid's husband wearing your clothes while you are gone???
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#9 - Posted 16 October 2009, 10:29 AM
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A few extra dollars on taxes - not much is not going to make much difference as everyone gets such outstanding value in DR. Villas in Jam cost 4000 dollars a night resorts 500 dollars a night.
Yes heavy people also burn more fuel. sounds kindof fair to me!
S.




With all of the rising costs, DR is loosing its "outstanding value" Imagine a family of 5... flight + taxes + bag fees... they get you even before you drink your first presidente at the airport
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#10 - Posted 16 October 2009, 10:45 AM
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RE: Now we have more airline baggage fees?
What do you need on holiday - pair of crox or two, beach shorts, lightweight crumple proof suit for evenings, very lightwieght clothing a silk dress weighs 2-3 ounces. Easy to carry on. Maybe your kindle so you have something to read and a camera. 4 people at the Aleisi here in LT stayed for 100 dollars a night and they rated it well - the lady being in professional motel management rated it highly.
They BBQ'd fresh fish on the terrace and enjoyed beautiful ocean, gardens, pool.
For Americans who are really hard up staying at a campsite or in the wilderness in their local national park would cost less. Perhaps save up for an airfare the following year - I forgot Americans do not save they spend.
S.
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