Post by USXP Shareholder on Dec 15, 2005 15:20:50 GMT -5
The Coalition for Luggage Security Suggests Charging for Carry-on Luggage
12/14/2005 14:23
The Coalition for Luggage Security announced today it applauds Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska for his suggestion to reduce the number of bags that passengers may carry on board airliners from two to one. This would give the screeners more time to check fewer items and speed up the boarding and deboarding process. His proposal was included in an article published in the New York Times on Tuesday December 13, 2005 by Mathew L. Wald. (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/13/politics/13planes.html)
"The Coalition suggests charging for carry-on bags. This would help eliminate costly and time critical security checks during the boarding process by using these fees as a deterrent. This could be added to a long list of other services that are presently being charged as outlined in a Mercury News article entitled, 'Air Travelers face long list of new costs'. Curb side check in, $2.00 per bag; Tip to Skycap, $1.00 per bag; Suitcases over 50lbs, $25.00; Over sized suitcases, $100 per bag; More than 2 checked bags, $80 per bag," said Harvey Abelson, Coalition Director. (http://origin.dfw.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/13231427.htm? source=rss&channel=mercurynews_travel) (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)
"Travelers could be charged for bringing carry-on bags. Perhaps, they could even give those without carry-on bags a discount. Imagine what airports and the TSA could do with the extra screeners and equipment then left available. We could even start screening all cargo and suitcases that go into the hold of passenger airliners," concluded Mr. Abelson.
"This formula could lead to more secure flights, more revenue for cash strapped airlines, and faster check-in for travelers. We still believe that separating passengers from their luggage (http://www.usxp.com/securitywp.pdf) by having the suitcases removed totally from the traveling process is the future of air travel in this country," concluded Richard Altomare, Founder and President of the Coalition for Luggage Security and CEO and Chairman of Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB:USXP.)
About Universal Express
Universal Express, Inc. is a 22 year old logistics and transportation conglomerate with multiple developing subsidiaries and services. For additional information please visit www.usxp.com
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www.usxp.com/companies/universal/pr/
12/14/2005 14:23
The Coalition for Luggage Security announced today it applauds Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska for his suggestion to reduce the number of bags that passengers may carry on board airliners from two to one. This would give the screeners more time to check fewer items and speed up the boarding and deboarding process. His proposal was included in an article published in the New York Times on Tuesday December 13, 2005 by Mathew L. Wald. (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/13/politics/13planes.html)
"The Coalition suggests charging for carry-on bags. This would help eliminate costly and time critical security checks during the boarding process by using these fees as a deterrent. This could be added to a long list of other services that are presently being charged as outlined in a Mercury News article entitled, 'Air Travelers face long list of new costs'. Curb side check in, $2.00 per bag; Tip to Skycap, $1.00 per bag; Suitcases over 50lbs, $25.00; Over sized suitcases, $100 per bag; More than 2 checked bags, $80 per bag," said Harvey Abelson, Coalition Director. (http://origin.dfw.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/13231427.htm? source=rss&channel=mercurynews_travel) (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)
"Travelers could be charged for bringing carry-on bags. Perhaps, they could even give those without carry-on bags a discount. Imagine what airports and the TSA could do with the extra screeners and equipment then left available. We could even start screening all cargo and suitcases that go into the hold of passenger airliners," concluded Mr. Abelson.
"This formula could lead to more secure flights, more revenue for cash strapped airlines, and faster check-in for travelers. We still believe that separating passengers from their luggage (http://www.usxp.com/securitywp.pdf) by having the suitcases removed totally from the traveling process is the future of air travel in this country," concluded Richard Altomare, Founder and President of the Coalition for Luggage Security and CEO and Chairman of Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB:USXP.)
About Universal Express
Universal Express, Inc. is a 22 year old logistics and transportation conglomerate with multiple developing subsidiaries and services. For additional information please visit www.usxp.com
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained herein, which are not historical, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, certain delays beyond the Company's control with respect to market acceptance of new technologies, products and services, delays in testing and evaluation of products and services, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
www.usxp.com/companies/universal/pr/