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Unpopular opinion: I think the 'never check a bag' rule is actually costing me money
I mean, I just flew to Denver for 5 days and my checked bag fee was $30, but the extra stuff I had to buy there because I couldn't pack it added up to over $75. Has anyone else done the math on this for a longer trip?
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troy_palmer766mo ago
Totally! I just pay the fee now.
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charlesanderson6mo ago
Oh man, you just did the math airlines don't want you to do. It's like a weird reverse psychology tax where they make you feel smart for avoiding a fee, but then you end up paying way more at your destination. I've totally been there buying overpriced sunscreen and a jacket I didn't pack. The whole "never check" rule only works if you're going somewhere you already own a full wardrobe. For a real trip, that thirty bucks starts to look pretty good.
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lane.angela6mo ago
Spot on. I did that once going to Colorado. Saved the bag fee, then dropped eighty bucks on a hoodie at the airport because I underestimated the cold. The "carry-on only" crowd acts like you're a genius for it, but sometimes it's just bad math. You end up buying travel sized everything at a huge mark-up or wearing the same outfit for three days straight. That checked bag fee starts to look like a bargain when you're standing in a resort gift shop.
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