I complained to Toronto International Airport aboy charging for carts and Wi-Fi when it is free at Vancouver International….here is their reply and my rebuttal….
Dear Mr. Sheppard,
Thank you for your email regarding your experience with WiFi and baggage carts at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
We are aware that some passengers are not in favor of paying for a baggage cart or Wireless Internet however; these services are offered on a user pay basis and are thereby solely paid for by customers requesting them, as opposed to all users of Toronto Airport. This is a common practice at several North American airports. We have forwarded your comments to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Managers, Contracted Services and IT&T for their information and review.
My Reply…
Thank you for response,
My Biggest gripe is the inconsistency of Canadian airports, what if I did not have change or a North American recognized credit card? and besides the per minute charges for carts and Wi-Fi are usurious, it still seems to me the travelling public are being fleeced and “common practice “ is no excuse for the necessity of charging for such services.
In summation Users of airports and especially Toronto Pearson(one of the most expensive to fly into)
it seems are sick and tired of being “nickeled and dimed” so be the exception not the follower and show the public you care.
Bernard Sheppard(joepublik.com)
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