On Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at 08:08 PM, Dennis W Zeuch wrote: > In a message dated 8/14/02 11:43:07 PM !!!First Boot!!!, > skyshirts@yahoo.com > writes: > > how much additional $$$ do the airlines think > > this will bring in? > > I dont think it's supposed to bring in more money---just keep you from > checking baggage so they dont have to spend money hiring more baggage > handlers and invest in more equipment. And -- as was pointed out on the radio -- the additional checked baggage has cut into the (highly profitable) cargo space in the belly. Between lowering the cost of baggage handling, and the increased volume of cargo space made available, the $40/bag fee is just chump change. -- Michael C. Berch mcb@postmodern.com