Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Aero-News: Quote of the Day
ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news,
though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have
a bearing on the day's events and issues.
Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the
content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be
thought-provoking.
Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if
particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become
future Quotes of the Day.
Let us hear from you, folks!
Aero-News Quote of the Day
"Delta Air Lines today increased its free checked
baggage allotment for U.S. Military traveling on orders in Economy
Class to four checked bags. Delta's revised baggage policy also
allows U.S. military personnel traveling on orders in First and
Business Class to check up to five bags at no charge. This change
also adds dependents traveling with active military on orders. Each
bag may weigh up to 70 lbs. (32 kg) and measure up to 80 linear
inches (203 cm), which offers added flexibility over the standard
50 lbs. and 62 linear inches (157 cm) allotment. Because of weight,
balance and space constraints, Delta Connection carriers accept up
to four bags at no charge.
For personal travel, active military presenting military
identification may now check up to two bags weighing 50 pounds (23
kg) or less and measuring 62 inches (158 linear cm) or less in
combined length, width and height without charge. Previously,
Delta's policy allotted three free checked bags in Economy Class
and four in First and Business Class for military members traveling
on orders."
Source: From Delta Airlines' ridiculous press
release, issued after the media hoopla that occurred when the
airline was exposed (on YouTube, no less) for having charged over a
dozen returning soldiers $2800 in extra bag fees... mostly for
carrying their weapons and equipment back from Afghanistan.... How
moronic (and unpatriotic) can you get?
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