Reply #47: $25 or so EACH way for non elites

[pitohui]

as a frequent flyer i'm not charged the fees but i still don't check a bag (too many delayed bags over the years frankly) unless it's really a long trip and i can put stuff in the bag that it doesn't matter if it gets there later

but i often wonder abt once or twice a year flyers who PAY to check a bag, so they're paying $20 and up EACH WAY for the inconvenience of standing around and waiting, semi frequently having the bag delayed and so on

if they would permanently lose the bag and give me the $600 for losing the bag it might be one thing, but they just "delay" the bag, so you don't have the use of the items you checked but you also don't get the money either

i just don't see checking a bag as being v. practical for the budget flyer