[nagdu] Airline Baggage Question

[Elizabeth Campbell]

HI Sarah and listers,

I haven't heard about the airlines not charging for checked luggage if you 
are packing items for your service animal.

I've flown quite a bit since the airlines started charging the fee for 
checked bagage, and I never thought to ask about exemptions that are 
available.

I try as much as possible to pack as little as possible so as not to check 
my bags. It certainly makes for a faster departure from the airport after 
landing.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sarah baebler" <wolvessarah at hotmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 6:59 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Airline Baggage Question


>
> Hi all,
> I have a question.  I love Northwest and have always flown with them in 
> the past and they never charged for bags until Delta merged with them. 
> Now when I'm heading to Washington Seminar this will be the first year I 
> will have to pay to check my luggage.  I have a big dog who eats 6 cups a 
> day and we are staying for a week so that is A LOT OF DOG FOOD.  I was 
> talking to my friend and she also is going and has said that if you are 
> bringing a service animal and have items in your bag for the animal they 
> will not charge you for your bag.  Has anyone had experience with that? 
> Or know if you have to pre-arrange that?  I don't want to show up and have 
> a debate with the clerk.
> Sarah and Dante
>
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