More and more, it seems the airlines are more driven by fees than by airfare. Don't get me wrong, they gouge the hell out of you on both, but more and more research and profit
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Great story in the NYT by Hugo Martin about how airlines are charging flyers extra to sit in a "new category" (uhh.. new category?) of roomier economy seats. For example, United calls it Economy Plus. Essentially, airlines are finding
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FoxNews.com just had a very interesting article on the inner workings of pricing of airline tickets that changes moment by moment. It is based on an interview with an Airline Revenue Manager - the person
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It was reported by the LA Times that a Louisiana senator - Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) - proposed legislation last week that would allow airline passengers to check one bag for free on each flight.
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What your about to read is not from the Twilight Zone or a parody skit from a late night TV show. It really happened. This is an amazing story if you think about it.It is
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Wow, it seems Spirit Airlines - a "budget" airlines - is taking the concept of feeing the customer to death to a whole new level with one of the reportedly "sneakiest fees" in the industry
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Do these really need any explanation? Many, if not all, airlines utilize most, if not all, of these fees currently. Those that do not are likely just around the corner.1. Booking by Phone2. Printing Your
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On August 23rd a series of new airline rules came online that will better inform travelers what exactly they are paying for when we buy a ticket. Airlines are now required to clearly disclose &
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This past Friday, Congress failed to approve the extension of a bill to keep the FAA in business. This means that the agency no longer had the authority to impose the various federal taxes that
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Getting ready to go to Spain this year for the Duathlon World Championships in Gijon. So, I found myself doing that ticket searching dance we all do when looking for the best deal possible. Turns
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