[Fluid-Flyer]

Originally Posted by openseat

...the walk from the plane in MEL is quite long and outside under a rudimentary shelter open on one side.

This is a NEW and welcome addition, IMO, rudimentary is better than nothing.

[stuartfaz]

Originally Posted by dajop

Yeh yeh, wotever. Need to look at various factors, including price of where you want to go. MEL-ASP on QF red e-deal fare $297 one way, $80 one way on Tiger. Likewise MEL-MKY on DJ $189 (mid week mini), TIger $60.

Spot on dajop. What's $5 for baggage when the alternative is over $200 more expensive?

In fact, given Tiger's generally lower prices, this is almost excusable. Almost.

It just seems unnecessary and hypocritical given Tiger's criticism of JQ's introduction of Jetsaver Light.

Remember they had that '$9.95, BAGGAGE INCLUDED!' sale as a response?

[JohnK]

How long before the lead in airfares are standing room only and you need to pay a surcharge to sit down?

[dajop]

Originally Posted by JohnK

How long before the lead in airfares are standing room only and you need to pay a surcharge to sit down?

Keep an eye on Ryanair's fees .... they set the standard.

[Fluid-Flyer]

I think it’s worth noting the domestic fee difference* between JQ & TT for baggage –

ADVISING CHECKED BAGS REQUIRED DURING BOOKING
· JQ +$10 =20KG (DIFFERNT FARE TYPE)
· TT +$5 =15KG (ADD-ON SERVICE)

DECIDING CHECKED BAGS ARE REQUIRED AFTER BOOKING, BUT WELL BEFORE FLIGHT, USING ONLINE INTERFACE TO ADJUST PNR
· JQ +$20 =20KG UPTO -24HOURS
· TT +$5 =15KG UPTO -72HOURS

REALISING CHECKED BAGS ARE REQUIRED AT THE AIRPORT
· JQ +$40 =20KG
· TT +$20 =15KG

SPECIAL NOTE
There is a subtle difference between TT charging as an add-on and JQ charging as a different fare type. Because, at some future stage, JQ may implement rules similar to its other "change rules", i.e. pay the fare difference & the fee! Note that BL (Jetstar Pacific) already reserves the right to operate in this manner! http://www.jetstar.com/ve/cheap-flights/fares-rule.html

* +CC fee

Sources - http://www.jetstar.com/au/travel-info/at-the-airport.html#cbag http://www.tigerairways.com/travel_info/luggage_upsize.php

[gilby08]

Originally Posted by AlphaVictor

As long as they don't pull the stupid stunt Jetstar does now and market ALL their fares without baggage. The lead-in airfare or advertised airfare must be the "with baggage" airfare - to cater to the needs of the majority of flyers - not just the scattered few who travel without bags!

Thats a load of BS what you stated there. Every 'short haul' flight that JQ operates has atleast 55% of all people take carry-on baggage only.. For example, syd-avv, syd-ool, bne-syd, mel-ool, adl-avv, avv-bne, all atleast have 80-100 take the LITE option (this would obviously be on full flights)..

[straitman]

Originally Posted by gilby08

Thats a load of BS what you stated there. Every 'short haul' flight that JQ operates has atleast 55% of all people take carry-on baggage only.. For example, syd-avv, syd-ool, bne-syd, mel-ool, adl-avv, avv-bne, all atleast have 80-100 take the LITE option (this would obviously be on full flights)..

gilby08,

I assume you have researched this thoroughly to come up with the statement above

Just because you don't agree with him doesn't mean what he posted is BS