Screw Europe! American Airlines moves to “unbundle” air fares
Officials at American Airlines this weekend announced that the airline is planning to move to an “unbundled” fare system in 2009 — even as Europe is about to implement a new rule requiring airlines to quote an all-inclusive price.
Is the cost of airline surcharges worth it? Yes — and no
The 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.
US Air to charge $5 extra for window and aisle seats
US Airways will start charging an additional $5 for window and aisle seats near the front of the aircraft.
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.