United Makes Plans to Drop 'Baggage Neutrality'

theodp writes "If you need a clue as to how creative ISP execs might get in the absence of network neutrality, look no further than United Airlines CEO Glenn Tilton, who is wowing Wall Street with his willingness to examine new ways to wring money out of the carrier, including making economy passengers pay a fee unless they want their luggage to come last off the plane." Now I think when i was like gold ultimate handjob elite years ago my bags had tags that usually made them come out first, but this seems just kinda crappy. I mean, remember when you got a meal on airplanes? No wonder people hate to fly.

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No problem

[LordSnooty]

making economy passengers pay a fee unless they want their luggage to come last off the plane.

If no-one pays the fee, all our luggage will come off at the same time. Problem solved.

I mean, remember when you got a meal on airplanes?

[Jack Malmostoso]

I do. And I'd rather forget, believe me.

Re:Not a dump truck

[Waffle Iron]

The baggage claim is not a dump truck!

Of course not. It's a series of belts.

Ah, but you see..

[The Creator]

If noone pays, the luggage will come out at the same time - but last. If everyone pays, it will come out at the same time - but first!

Re:TANSTAAFL

[Hognoxious]

Nope. How it works is this. The baggage handlers can see all the people waiting at the carousel. Not only that, but they know everybody's face and name. Then they search through all the bags, and find the ones belonging to the people who are closest to the belt. They unload those first.

If it isn't so, why does everyone press right up to the belt, even if their bag isn't there, completely getting in the way of anyone whose bag is on on the belt?