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Originally Posted by Tron_fdc
I think you're missing what I'm saying. If you read through my posts I never said I give it to front line staff, ever (I barely interact with them). I may blame the airlines for a lot of issues, but I'm always courteous and patient, because I understand the rules. They can charge $500/bag for all I care, I will work around it, and still have a (mostly) pleasurable experience.
I HAVE said that when other people do it, I don't show a lot of sympathy.
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You are correct, you didn't say you lay into the staff. I apologize. I believe you said that in your industry it is common for you to get crap for things you are not responsible for. As such I find it hard to understand how you can't by sympathetic of the staff.
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That's also a pretty sweeping generalization on what a mom is doing on a plane BTW. I have no idea what she's doing or why (neither do you)
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My sweeping generalization was in response to yours:
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. But mom also has carry ons because she can't afford checked luggage fees. So not only is she pushing a stroller, she has wheel bags. .
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Safe to say that you don't know that she "has carry ons because she can't afford checked luggage fees". I have a pretty good idea of what it takes to travel with two little kids, both short hops and long hauls. I have two kids and have travelled alone with them. I know and understand all the crap kids need when they are young and travel.
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what I DO know is they require a lot of space, and usually have a ton of baggage. Would that decrease with a reduction in bag fees? Maybe. Probably. But that's my opinion and I can't substantiate it (neither can you) but like I said, I fly a TON, and it's based on my observations.
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BTW, just so we are clear the baggage fees don't make me happy either.