Is Frontier Airlines testing the most radical fee changes of all?

The only thing certain about airline fees is that they only go up. The recent hike of legacy carrier change fees has gotten a lot of press, including on this site. However, Frontier Airlines, which has kept change fees at $100, has been quietly instituting new fees of their own.

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What we’re reading: $100K vacation, brawl at Beijing airport, first UK 787 to arrive at the end of May

$100K vacation, brawl at Beijing airport, first UK 787 to arrive at the end of May

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Passengers brace for another summer of airline fees

It isn’t shaping up to be a good summer for air travelers who are trying to stick to a budget. And let’s be honest: Who isn’t watching their bottom line? A few weeks before the traditional start of the busy travel season, United Airlines quietly raised its change fees on most discount fares from $150 to $200, rendering many of its tickets all but unchangeable. Then all the other legacy airlines followed. But, there’s more.

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What we’re reading: Singing woman kicked off plane, Branson dresses as flight attendant, A350 ready for test flights

Woman kicked off plane for singing, Branson dresses as a flight attendant, A350 ready for test flights

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Ned’s top 15 non-TSA air travel peeves

Air travel is hard enough, especially with the problems encountered at TSA airport security, that no air traveler needs the additional problems when flying caused by fellow passengers. Ned Levi discusses his top 15 non-TSA air travel pet peeves.

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What we’re reading: Limit 787 flights, naked TSA fine, buy an Air Force One, ATC towers to stay open

Groups want to limit 787 flights, man fighting TSA fine, you can buy an Air Force One, towers to stay open until September

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Sunday musings: Cell phone theft can be stopped, raising air travel taxes, vacation domestically

Get your thinking caps on. Did you know? IPhones can be disabled if stolen. President Obama is asking for more aviation and travel taxes. These new taxes will make flying more taxed than liquor and other sin taxes. Finally, look at domestic vacations where airfares have dropped.

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America’s Scenic Byways Infographic

According to RV123.com, it is about the journey, not the destination. They created this infographic to demonstrate that there are always scenic tours nearby. Travelers across the country can find beautiful vistas and adventure that surrounds them. Here are a few suggestions.

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Why I STILL use a travel agent

Call me a dinousaur. I use a travel agent to book all of my flights, my hotels, and my car rentals. Not a travel agency. A real person. I have her email, her mobile number, and her work number. Here’s why.

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What we’re reading: JetBlue flies to Haiti, CSeries to start flying in June, NTSB scans 787 batteries

JetBlue announces flights to Haiti, CSeries to start flying in June, NTSB orders scans of battery

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