Jetsgo Baggage Problem?

[co-joe]

Hey ca people, I'm new to this forum although I've stirred up my fair share of trouble on another one. I am just an on call pilot bored stiff, living in a small town. I look outside and see my truck is plugged in, the snow is falling, the air is frigid, and it's nice and warm right here by this PC. 🙂

Anyway, I just tried out the new discount carrier over christmas and they seem to have a rather large problem with bags. Anybody out there ever load an MD-83? I watched the Hudson G boys loading and unloading my 2 hour late departure and had to wonder; would 4' tall rampies help?

The pilot seemed surprised that 160 people could muster up over 200 bags in his pre-flight appology. (some were 'bumped') Then the story was the exact same on the ride home. I'm lucky I only pack a carry on, but I know a few people whose bags came over an hour after landing at YYZ.

cj

 

[graunch1]

Should'a flown WestJet 😛

 

[C-FCRA]

Ya, for twice the price. I'm not complaining, just pointing out that the "low cost carrier" ain't so low anymore. Checked the flights to YQT from YYC a few weeks ago and good 'ol WJ was the most expensive. AC even beat the fair by $300 bucks return!

 

[co-joe]

Lesson learned I guess. Still, YEG-YYZ $459 return including everything was pretty tough to beat at christmas time!

Next time I'll pay the 80 clams more to be treated like cattle, but at least with a smile. 🙂

cj

 

[regruntled]

Maybe Jetsgo should try charging the rampies a $30,000 training bond to teach them how to throw bags properly. With that kind of training I'm sure they'd NEVER screw up!

 

[graunch1]

Right...For $8 per hour or less do you really expect your luggage to arrive intact. But then there are companies paying only a bit more for AMEs :angry: