SAS Makes a Strong Case for Simplifying Baggage Fees
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Passengers are happier when they have a good idea what they'll spend before they show up at the airport. SAS can charge a bit more, and still make people happy.
Even as many airlines find different methods to "unbundle" their fares and charge for services used as separate items, leading to complex pricing models which make calculating the total cost of airfare a challenge, SAS announced today that it has decided to simplify their extra baggage fees.
The airline has chosen to go for a fixed-price by weight model, rather than charging a complex combination of size, type, weight and other factors for which many airlines add fees.
The new discounted pricing will be available to customers who opt for self-service bookings either online or by using the ticketing kiosks at the airport. The airline already has a free allowance for bags up to 23 kg in Y and 32 kg in J, as a standard, but it has now indicated that passengers traveling with special baggage such as skis, surfboards, golf clubs, bicycles, even fishing equipment and musical instruments can all check their luggage for free a
