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Piss Off American Airlines

Posted by Alex Zalben



Hey, want to drive American Airlines up the wall? I’m referring, of course, to their new bag policy, which forces you to pay extra just to stow a bag on one of their planes. You know, because it’s considered a luxury to travel with a change of clothing?

In any case, if you want to really drive ‘em nuts, get one of these:



This design concept from Gary Wilkinson has a spikey metal lock in the middle that grows and shrinks, depending on how much stuff you put in there. So not only will you hand AA an over-stuffed bag, you’ll hand them one that looks like it may murder them at any time.

[Via Yanko Design]

 

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Posted Jun 05 2008, 03:00 PM
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Natalee said:

Unfortunately, it's also a sure-fire way to get the TSA to cut the straps and search your bag, thereby ruining it. :(

The Man is always trying to keep us down!

June 5, 2008 4:07 PM

Alex Zalben said:

Yeah Natalee!

June 6, 2008 8:44 AM

Neagle said:

American Airlines, "We hate you and it shows!"

June 8, 2008 7:20 AM

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