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TRAVELING LIGHT

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More travelers are packing lighter and more strategically for flights, in response to the ubiquitous ever-increasing baggage fees charged by carriers. To meet the carry-on bag limit, pack all you need in one piece no larger than 45 inches in combined length, width and height. Please visit, tsa.gov, to view the 3-1-1 guidelines for liquids and gels in carry-ons. (USAToday.com, June 1)

SENATOR SLAMS SPIRIT ON CARRY-ON FEES

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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said he’s trying to get the federal government to prohibit airlines from charging a fee for carry-on baggage, calling it a “slap in the face to travelers.” The New York Democrat is making a personal plea to the Treasury Department to rule that carry-on bags are a necessity for travel, which would make them exempt from a separate fee outside the ticket price. Schumer said carry-on bags often contain medications and other necessities, particularly for families. The fee, however, is legal. The first airline to try it, Spirit Airlines, announced last week it would charge up to $45 for carry-on, but that it was also reducing the cost of most tickets by $40. (USAToday.com, April 13

Important Checked Baggage Changes for Delta Economy Class Customers to South/Central America & Caribbean

An important change in Delta’s Checked Bag Policy.

Delta’s economy class customers to Latin America and the Caribbean may now check two pieces of luggage for no charge

Effective February 10, 2010, for travel on or after February 10, 2010, Delta’s economy class customers may now check up to two bags at no charge for travel between the U.S., Canada, San Juan, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Mexico, the Caribbean and Central/South America.

This is a change from the existing policy. Under that policy, for travel to/from Latin America (Mexico, Caribbean and Central/South America), Delta’s economy class customers could check only one bag at no extra charge.

This revised policy provides Delta customers throughout Latin America and the Caribbean with more flexibility and greater convenience.

For detailed information on baggage size, weight and excess restrictions, as well as other Delta baggage policy information, please visit www.delta.com.

 
 
 
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