Is the cost of airline surcharges worth it? Yes — and no

Charlie Leocha · September 5, 2008

Charlie LeochaThe airline world is being roiled by an “unbundling” trend. Once the costs of baggage, meals, drinks, pillows and blankets were included in fares. Today, most airlines are beginning to charge for these as extras — add-ons to the basic charge of getting passengers from Point A to Point B. But not all of them.