Loading...American Airlines are cancelling 150-dollar fees for checking in sports items, for instance, bicycles, snowboards, or musical instruments such as a cello.
They used to claim this equipment to be oversize luggage requiring extra charges. It will be included into regular a 30 dollar fee for checked baggage. In case it weighs less than 50 pounds. And as winter comes, skiers heading to the Southern Hemisphere will have an opportunity to add their skis and bag for equipment as a single item. But in case their total weight is less than the restrictions.
Taking into consideration a customer and employee feedback American Airlines has made it simple for music bands, musicians or sportsmen to travel with their equipmen. They have cancelled fees that used to be charged for oversize equipment.
But the airline company will proceed to charge a 150-dollar fee for certain equipment, for example, antlers or scuba tanks. As they require special handling. Nevertheless, the decision will not influence the majority of travelers as airlines are dependent on fees. They bear fruits and they are a way to make ticket prices lower.
As for the characteristics of oversize luggage they differ from company to company. There are no universal standards to apply. Thus, American airlines lets surfboards and snowboards fly without being charged for. The same goes with United Airlines in terms of California routes.
But Delta Airlines keeps charging a 150-dollar fee for checking one item. And it makes no difference where a traveller is going. Though it is likely that airlines may be still reconsidering the issue of these fees.
