Scott said:
The States and Westjet would be the last ones on earth doing it then, and recent third hand accounts from Westjet travel disagree with you...one checked bag only. Try getting extra bags aboard BMI, BA, and the like, and see what happens. Maybe if American Airlines were more concerned with baggage and weights, rather than making stupid commercials with Kevin Spacey, they'd be in better shape.
I've traveled enough now that one checked bag and one carry on is no issue for me.
http://westjet2.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=597
WestJet expands baggage waiver for military personnel
Airline waives baggage fees for armed forces travelling for any reason
CALGARY, Oct. 19, 2011 /CNW/ - Effective today, WestJet will waive all baggage fees for military personnel travelling for business or pleasure, in uniform or civilian clothing, anywhere WestJet flies. This expands on a commitment made by the airline in August to waive baggage fees for military personnel travelling in uniform for duty.
"Having successfully tested our ability to deliver on this change with our process we are pleased to complete the program by waiving baggage fees for all men and women who serve in our country's armed forces," said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing and Guest Experience.
WestJet will waive all baggage fees for any military personnel, including those from other countries, upon presentation of military identification. This means that any military personnel may travel for business or pleasure, in uniform or civilian clothing, with a maximum of four checked bags at no additional charge. However, items that exceed maximum permitted size or weight will not be accepted as these items must still be shipped via cargo.
I flown on American and showed my Canadian military ID and my extra baggage fees were waived.