New York – U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is concerned about airlines charging passengers for the ability to use space in the overhead bin.
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The New York Democrat says passengers who purchase new “basic” fares offered by United Airlines and American Airlines won’t be able to store carry-on baggage in the overhead bins. He says he worries other airlines will follow suit and that one day all passengers might have to pay extra if they want to stow a suitcase overhead.
Schumer said Sunday that all passengers should be allowed to use the overhead bins without extra charges.
The airlines argue that the new “basic” fares are simply a way to give passengers a cheaper alternative to standard fares, which come with overhead bin privileges.
This is shocking. I actually agree with something that Chuck Shumer said!
I must be wrong about this then.
Soon the airline will come up with another great idea, charge for the use of the bathroom
Chuck’s Sunday Brainstorms are hilarious.