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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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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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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The major airlines now collect more than $3 billion (yes B as in BILLION) in bag fees a year - and they still don't want to refund you if they loose or delay your bag
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A Reuters story reported today, "...screening the bags carried onto a plane instead of being checked costs an extra $260 million." So what, the airlines are not helping foot that bill? Stupid me for assuming
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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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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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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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As they said in a recent MSNBC article, "How many previously free services can they force flyers to pay for without risking a revolt?" - I think that sums it up and is exactly what
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We found a great new product/service for those of us that have to take bikes (and/or other sports gear) on airplanes and fear (1) the rising cost - $300 round trip on some airlines now
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