Flying? Perhaps Southwest is the way to go.

August 1, 2008 – 1:39 pm – No Comment

After seeing Delta raise their second checked bag fee from $25 to $50 and US Airways charge $2 for a soda, I would like to publicly endorse Southwest Airlines as the airline to fly. They do NOT charge for the first checked bag and still give free sodas.

I have also had nothing but wonderful experience with the airline. The only complaint I have is that seating is first come, first serve. However, it is still a small inconvenience when compared to the cost of traveling on a different airline.

We live closer to Memphis, TN which does not have a Southwest terminal in the airport. However, with other airlines charging more for fares and bag fees, it is cheaper to drive to Jackson, MS or Little Rock, AR to get to an airport that Southwest flies to than to fly on Delta, Northwest, American Airlines, etc…

I am getting tired of extremely small measures airlines are taking to cut costs. They are nickel and diming the consumer to death. Hopefully I never have to fly US Airways on a long trip and get thirsty. The next thing they’re going to do is charge to use the toilet. Ridiculous!