The title says it all. According to an article recently on TheStar.com, "Worldwide, 104 airlines raked in $21.46 billion in extra revenue, which ranged from add-on charges for baggage and food to vacation packages. That’s
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According to a CNN story, it has been reported that, "Airlines have raked in more than $2.5 billion so far this year on baggage fees alone" with Delta Air Lines ($733 million), American Airlines and
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Wow, these guys did it again. And quickly. Not only are they charging you to put a carry on bag in the overhead compartment, they are now adding non-reclining seats to new planes! That's right..
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Just when you thought the airlines couldn't charge you for anything else, Spirit Airlines is taking it to the next level. They are now charging travelers to carry-on a bag!They recently announced plans to start
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Baggage fees first came on the scene several years ago and many of us were understandably upset at the newest "fee". As we all know, the fee - among others - became the standard and
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Have you ever noticed United's method of constant up selling they do on their website when you buy tickets or go to check in? Jeez.. You can't get out of there without like 5-8 clicks,
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Interesting clash of stories in the news today. Kind of shows, IMHO, how once again the airlines are a day late and a dollar short in their decisions.So, a story on MSNBC today talks about
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US Airways announced today that it will add a 5% "surcharge" onto all U.S. flights on or after May 8. They try to bamboozle us as they claim the "surcharge" will protect the airline in
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For the 2nd time in the last 2 weeks, 5th time total this year alone, airlines have raised their fares to the tune of $10 per round trip. United, US Airways, Delta, Continental and American
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Just when you though, "what different type of fee can the airlines come up with", United ups-the-anti with one that frankly, I would have never seen coming. It works like this; pay United $249 a
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