Fuel surcharges forever! Here are two examples of outrageous airline fees
The price of oil is falling. But not airline fees and fuel surcharges. Although some air carriers have suggested they’ll reduce or eliminate fuel charges in particular, it’s not trickling down to tickets.
Would you pay more to avoid sitting next to a baby?
Many researchers now think that it is is pain avoidance, not potential gain, that is the primary reason behind decision making and that this especially affects spending decisions. Janice Hough asks the slightly-tongue-in-cheek question, “Will airlines soon start charging more to avoid the worst seats on airplanes?”
Does anyone really know what the checked bags fees are?
An old Chicago song from my high school days asked “Does anybody know what time it is? That song might be rewritten now -”Does anybody really know what the checked baggage charges are?” Especially at United.
Why fuel surcharges and other airline fees are never going away
As the price of gas falls, many travelers are wondering when airlines or cruise lines will drop their controversial fuel surcharges or extra fees. The answer may be: never.
British Airways discounts some airline fees, but there’s a catch …
There are many reasons the new airline fees are upsetting travelers, including the genuine problem they pose in causing delays at the airport. Along with the hassle of having correct change or at least cash on the plane. But now, British Airways is taking some steps to address this.
Airlines fees testing elasticity of passenger demand
Passengers are being faced with a spiraling list of airline fees for everything from a bottle of water to a charge for a blanket and pillow. Seemingly small handouts that were once taken for granted, now come with a fee attached. Experts feel some of these fees will stick and others may be rescinded.
Laughing about airline fees for everything
Here is a small selection of videos that we have collected to back up our continuing coverage of the airline fees for everything program. As always, we hope our readers enjoy these vignettes far more than their time flying with our major airlines.
A survival guide to the airline industry’s fee-for-all
A lot has been written lately about all of these new fees the airlines are charging. But here’s a warning that may help you weather the latest air travel storm.
California legislation would let skycaps pocket luggage fee
Skycaps across the United States grumbled about the loss of tips when airlines started to charge $2.00 to $3.00 for curbside check-in service. Now they have a new ally.
Air travelers facing even more fees
Airlines, now providing the worst service in their history, combined with a flurry of canceled flight because of maintenance glitches, are adding fees everywhere they can.