American to charge for FIRST checked bag. - Page 8

Not Afraid · 05-22-2008, 10:59 AM

Well, they don't come out wrinkle free, but they never do anyways.

Alex · 05-22-2008, 11:03 AM

There's quite a community out there for people trying to travel (for any length of time) with just a single carry on item. It is well out of date but Lani's old Travelite site has a lot of information and links to resources.

BarTopDancer · 05-22-2008, 11:26 AM

I use the space bags. The ones I use at home eventually re-inflate with air and have to be re-vacuumed. They come in handy for some stuff, but I find that unless I jam stuff in there, they don't hold much. And rolling them sucks. I really don't save that much space when compared to just folding and squishing the top down. And it comes out more wrinkled then if I just folded it - since to get the air out you have to roll it.

Gemini Cricket · 05-22-2008, 12:02 PM

I've tried Space Bags. They're pretty cool. They work well. But then the bag weighs more because now it has more clothes in it.

Moonliner · 05-22-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I've tried Space Bags. They're pretty cool. They work well. But then the bag weighs more because now it has more clothes in it.

What? "Space" bags don't cancel out gravity? What a crock!

Gemini Cricket · 05-22-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

What? "Space" bags don't cancel out gravity? What a crock!

They offer that option only if you buy the Platinum Space Bags. But I didn't want to pay more for that either.

Fab · 05-22-2008, 06:08 PM

I use the Ziploc ones. Cheaper, do the same thing.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-12-2008, 10:05 AM

United Follows Suit

Kevy Baby · 06-12-2008, 10:27 AM

Southwest Airlines advertises that they DON'T charge for first bag - kudos to them!

Ghoulish Delight · 06-12-2008, 10:36 AM

If their ticket is $15 more than American or United and I'm not checking a bag, I'll fly American or United.

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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I use the space bags. The ones I use at home eventually re-inflate with air and have to be re-vacuumed. They come in handy for some stuff, but I find that unless I jam stuff in there, they don't hold much. And rolling them sucks. I really don't save that much space when compared to just folding and squishing the top down. And it comes out more wrinkled then if I just folded it - since to get the air out you have to roll it. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I've tried Space Bags. They're pretty cool. They work well. But then the bag weighs more because now it has more clothes in it.
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Fab Señora Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 124	I use the Ziploc ones. Cheaper, do the same thing.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	United Follows Suit __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Southwest Airlines advertises that they DON'T charge for first bag - kudos to them! __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	If their ticket is $15 more than American or United and I'm not checking a bag, I'll fly American or United. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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