Santo Domingo.– American Airlines has imposed a 30-day
bag embargo on all excess, oversize, and overweight baggage on flights
to Santo Domingo, Santiago and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic in an effort to ensure all customers’ bags are accommodated on their
scheduled flight.
This embargo will also apply to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, when service
resumes there.
“American and American Eagle’s intent is to provide the best
customer service possible and to consider the needs of all passengers,”
said Peter Dolara, Senior Vice President - Mexico, the Caribbean and
Latin America. “There are limits on the amount of baggage that can be
carried in the cabin and cargo areas based on the size of the aircraft.”
The embargo will be in effect between Jan. 14 and Feb. 14, 2010.
For the next 30 days, customers traveling to these destinations will be
allowed to check two pieces of baggage of normal checked-bag size and
weight – up to 50 pounds and 62 dimensional inches each. Customers will
also be allowed one properly sized carry-on bag.
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
Disaster or not AA does what it pleases
Written by: Botemon, 15 Jan 2010 8:55 AM
From: Dominican Republic, La Isabella
So nothing has really changed. I have flown into POP numerous times in the last year and these were always the rules. (One time over 50lbs CH-CHING)!
Written by: Gringo_1, 15 Jan 2010 9:33 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
My guess is that they are anticipating more cargo with relief supplies, so they need the extra carrying capacity in the belly.
Written by: Atabey, 15 Jan 2010 9:35 AM
From: United States
Stand corrected. Thanks Gringo_1
Written by: Gringo_1, 15 Jan 2010 9:38 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
First bag up to 50 was free on international flights was free. Second bag cost dinero and anything over 50lb mas dinero. This is not new, it usually runs every year during Christmas.
Written by: xwill7, 15 Jan 2010 10:56 AM
From: United States, Chicago
AA and others have become ladrones... Thank god for spirit airlines... They offer the best prices to Santiago and SD
Written by: Jatmaxon, 15 Jan 2010 11:24 AM
From: United Kingdom
it's not so bad...most European carriers now on short haul charge for ANY hold baggage (€30 a piece), so 50kg free is pretty good. And im no great fan of AA, three out of the last 10 flights ive had with them pop-mia have been cancelled.
From: United States
AA can make more money by weight hauling relief supplies than baggage.
Written by: xwill7, 15 Jan 2010 11:38 AM
From: United States, Chicago
great,
not another guy like abc200 from the UK saying that its not so bad. listen AA has increased prices to DR from USA each year... Spirit airlines charges for the first and second bag but their ticket price is much lower than other carriers
Written by: lovingit, 15 Jan 2010 12:52 PM
From: United States, Delaware
xwill7
Spirit charges less, but it adds back up when they charge for the two bags.. which make the prices near the same. I tried Spirit twice already and I doubt I'll use them again.
First, there is non stop service from closest airports. La Guardia or Atlantic City NJ, and they layover could be lenghty and no service from Philly my closest airport, nor Newark.
Second, I am 6 foot tall, about 200 lbs (not fat) and I barely have leg room, it was exremely uncoftable.
Third, they charge for all bags.
Fourth, no movies
Fifth, no food.
After summarizing everything, I rather pay an extra $20 or $50 per ticket, drive another half hour or so and take Continental via Newark, enjoy a movie and a small portion of food during my flight. Its probably even better to drive another 20-30 mins more and take a direct flight from AA from JFK.
In my case, its just not worth it.
Written by: xwill7, 15 Jan 2010 1:07 PM
From: United States, Chicago
lovingit,
I am 6 ft too... yes its kind of tight, but for me its still the best option. All carrieres charge for the second bag and delta now is charging for both. Jetblue has the best onboard service but its more expensive and I have a 3 hour layover in NYC... Hey, as long as I make it to DR and have more $$$ for ice cold presidentes thats all that matters
From: Dominican Republic, Cabarete
My message is in this link
http://www.everythinghaitian.com/....gDetail.aspx?BID=183&PID=2146 to the American government. I am OIF/OEF veteran soldier among other deployment who is still in the United States Army Reserves. I have given my service to the United States and now my home country is in terrible distress I am watching how time is being wasted on demagogueries by not even providing them with basic food and water so they can endure and shelter the storm.
Written by: cbelk99, 15 Jan 2010 2:26 PM
From: United States
Tan Fea miami. How come you are not in Haiti?
Written by: danny00, 15 Jan 2010 5:25 PM
From: United States
Written by: Blutarsky, 15 Jan 2010 8:33 AM
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
Disaster or not AA does what it pleases, not very intellingent comment.... U DONT KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT.
Written by: danny00, 15 Jan 2010 5:31 PM
From: United States
xwill with his spirit airlines...... yes u have to pay for your ck in luggage....
$19us for the 1st one $25us for the 2nd one.....then in u want a certain seat on the aircraft the charge is between $12us----$20us.....i pick my seating with american on line for free, and most of the time i get the seat i want.
i just flew spirit 2 times in the last month only for the of the flights that i could make it..... they are more money then american.....with all the extra costs, and let me tell you some thing.. in dec.... u could not bring 2 but only 1 ck in luggage with one carry on..
hey! soda cost $3us on spirit and u need to use your credit card....
Written by: danny00, 15 Jan 2010 5:36 PM
From: United States
YESTERDAY AA. HAD FLIGHTS TO THE DR FROM MIAMI FOR $265US.....SPIRiT WAS {YESTERDAY} $219US..... but u need to pay for the ck luggage and seats if you want a certain seat....and american has many more flights then the bullshit spirit air with their $9us fares.... their is no $9us fares its all one "hustel"... yes $9us one way but wait until u see the rt. trip ticket.... its the same as aa. or more..and dont forget if you want to buy one soda its $3us.... thats for one coke and the prices for other foods are more....
Written by: danny00, 15 Jan 2010 5:43 PM
From: United States
increased prices to dr from usa each year... xwill said this.....
u need to see the really waht aa. is charging and what the dr taxes are....
i have one ticket now for $265us with american....
ok...
american is getting $133.80 for their fare.... not bad for a r/t ticket to the dr...
other taxes.... {dr government}.... 133.80us....
so american is charging to much?....i have the ticket in front of me and just gave u the numbers....
Written by: xwill7, 15 Jan 2010 6:03 PM
From: United States, Chicago
danny,
from chicago spirit is about $150 lower than anybody... Also, everyone knows that when you buy tickets last minute, you get raped... Yes, you have to buy the soda, but just buy some at the airpot.lol
From: Dominican Republic
I wish Taca would fly from Miami to PUERTO plata . NO CHARGE FOR FIRST 2 BAGS UNDER 50 LBS. , beautiful latina flight attendants , excellent friendly service and unlike the tacanos at A.A, they feed you during the flight at no extra charge .
Written by: jt0624, 17 Jan 2010 7:30 PM
From: United States
most airlines now charge for 2nd bag,i refuse to fly aa anymore ,they are very unprofessional and they try to get every penny they can out of you,my best bet out of jfk is jet blue or delta.
Written by: abc200, 24 Jan 2010 8:51 PM
From: United Kingdom
A third of Americans are now classified as obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. But the width of a coach airplane seat has changed little, remaining between 17 and 18 inches in most commercial planes.
The Federal Aviation Administration does not regulate seat width, but it does require passengers be able to sit belted and with both arm rests down to comply with safety standards.
Airlines could allow more luggage if passengers slimmed down!
Good news for those travelling Air France!
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/01....vy.passengers/index.html?hpt=SbinS.
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not another guy like abc200 from the UK saying that its not so bad. listen AA has increased prices to DR from USA each year... Spirit airlines charges for the first and second bag but their ticket price is much lower than other carriers
Spirit charges less, but it adds back up when they charge for the two bags.. which make the prices near the same. I tried Spirit twice already and I doubt I'll use them again.
First, there is non stop service from closest airports. La Guardia or Atlantic City NJ, and they layover could be lenghty and no service from Philly my closest airport, nor Newark.
Second, I am 6 foot tall, about 200 lbs (not fat) and I barely have leg room, it was exremely uncoftable.
Third, they charge for all bags.
Fourth, no movies
Fifth, no food.
After summarizing everything, I rather pay an extra $20 or $50 per ticket, drive another half hour or so and take Continental via Newark, enjoy a movie and a small portion of food during my flight. Its probably even better to drive another 20-30 mins more and take a direct flight from AA from JFK.
In my case, its just not worth it.
I am 6 ft too... yes its kind of tight, but for me its still the best option. All carrieres charge for the second bag and delta now is charging for both. Jetblue has the best onboard service but its more expensive and I have a 3 hour layover in NYC... Hey, as long as I make it to DR and have more $$$ for ice cold presidentes thats all that matters
My message is in this link http://www.everythinghaitian.com/....gDetail.aspx?BID=183&PID=2146 to the American government. I am OIF/OEF veteran soldier among other deployment who is still in the United States Army Reserves. I have given my service to the United States and now my home country is in terrible distress I am watching how time is being wasted on demagogueries by not even providing them with basic food and water so they can endure and shelter the storm.
From: United States, Faber College Double Secret Probation
Disaster or not AA does what it pleases, not very intellingent comment.... U DONT KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT.
$19us for the 1st one $25us for the 2nd one.....then in u want a certain seat on the aircraft the charge is between $12us----$20us.....i pick my seating with american on line for free, and most of the time i get the seat i want.
i just flew spirit 2 times in the last month only for the of the flights that i could make it..... they are more money then american.....with all the extra costs, and let me tell you some thing.. in dec.... u could not bring 2 but only 1 ck in luggage with one carry on..
hey! soda cost $3us on spirit and u need to use your credit card....
u need to see the really waht aa. is charging and what the dr taxes are....
i have one ticket now for $265us with american....
ok...
american is getting $133.80 for their fare.... not bad for a r/t ticket to the dr...
other taxes.... {dr government}.... 133.80us....
so american is charging to much?....i have the ticket in front of me and just gave u the numbers....
from chicago spirit is about $150 lower than anybody... Also, everyone knows that when you buy tickets last minute, you get raped... Yes, you have to buy the soda, but just buy some at the airpot.lol
The Federal Aviation Administration does not regulate seat width, but it does require passengers be able to sit belted and with both arm rests down to comply with safety standards.
Airlines could allow more luggage if passengers slimmed down!
Good news for those travelling Air France!
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/01....vy.passengers/index.html?hpt=Sbin
S.