RickS 1,584 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I just got a notice from Volaris that, beginning for flights purchased after March 1, all International flights will be charged for the first and subsequent CHECKED baggage. 2 small cabin bags still allowed free (but watch their size limitations). Domestic flights still have 1 free checked bag. Volaris's pitch: This new Baggage Policy gives you the option to choose if you wish to fly with a checked bag or not, so you can get the best fares to travel more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mainecoons 4,685 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 This is how they raise fares while pretending not to. AeroMexico just did the same thing. One lousy bag is going to cost $40 total return. For short flights, that represents a hefty price hike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil in mexico 50 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I've flown Volaris many time but my last trip up I used interjet what a pleasant surprise very, very accommodating, no comparison to the other guys !!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,584 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I agree about Interjet but.... they don't currently fly as many places, especially in the US. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerbit 210 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Delta and United are charging for carry on now as well. Next we'll be charged for being clothed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,584 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 6 hours ago, zerbit said: Delta and United are charging for carry on now as well. Next we'll be charged for being clothed. Can't wait to see the cheapskates......or maybe I can!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanMexicali 731 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 21 hours ago, Mainecoons said: This is how they raise fares while pretending not to. AeroMexico just did the same thing. One lousy bag is going to cost $40 total return. For short flights, that represents a hefty price hike. The E-Mail I got from Volaris about the new international checked luggage charge was explained as "sreamlining". They say the fare will be lower because if you do not need to have checked luggage and only have 2 carryons [they don´t mentión they are undersized carryons they allow for free] you will save money from previous fares that included 1 checked and 2 carryons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,584 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Alan, I'll believe that when I see it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mainecoons 4,685 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 It's a price increase. They are banking on the public being so stupid they can't figure that out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HarryB 994 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Plus check your docs. There is an $80 dollar online registration fee! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,081 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 On 2/18/2017 at 9:44 AM, zerbit said: Delta and United are charging for carry on now as well. Next we'll be charged for being clothed. Just flew to Houston and back on United. 1 checked bag 22 kilos, 1 carry on bag, 1 personal (computer) No extra charge for baggage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerbit 210 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 11:25 AM, Mostlylost said: Just flew to Houston and back on United. 1 checked bag 22 kilos, 1 carry on bag, 1 personal (computer) No extra charge for baggage. Just saw they only charge if you buy a 'basic" seat, so they are trying to generate more butts in seats and if you bring carry on, they negate the discount with a fee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Cartero 338 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Does volaris have a priority seating program which includes a couple of bags below, priority board and larger up front seats; or, just a one price cattle call board? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerbit 210 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, El Cartero said: Does volaris have a priority seating program which includes a couple of bags below, priority board and larger up front seats; or, just a one price cattle call board? Volaris does have a priority seating arrangement. But in the airports I have flown from with them they might as well not have it. If you are in a wheel chair, or have small kids, you'll get on ahead of others. But my experience with their line up arrangements, you might as well not have a system. I f all I have is a back pack going under the seat, I just wait out the pandemonium. If I have an overhead item, I try to get on as I'm assigned as I don't want the overheads to be full. And yes, checked bags and two in cabin pieces are permitted. On under seat, one overhead. And you can buy seating with more leg room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS 1,584 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Another Volaris 'trick'..... sometimes days after you have purchased a ticket and a seat (I always do that since I want to have an aisle seat) Volaris will send you an email to "see if you want to stretch out by purchasing the seat next to you for, say, another $25". They probably only do this approaching the flight date when they suspect that they will not fill up the plane. Only problem is..... it is NOT the seat up front next to where you have already purchased, but one 'somewhere in the plane, to be divulged later'... which probably means back in row 250, middle seat and window! NO THANKS! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,081 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 23 hours ago, zerbit said: Just saw they only charge if you buy a 'basic" seat, so they are trying to generate more butts in seats and if you bring carry on, they negate the discount with a fee. Bought the cheapest ticket "basic". No extra charge of any kind for the bags or selection of available seats in the "basic" class Quote Link to post Share on other sites
d-d 24 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Mostlylost said: Bought the cheapest ticket "basic". No extra charge of any kind for the bags or selection of available seats in the "basic" class The baggage charge starts with reservations made March 1 or later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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