Ralph Nader learns that to reserve an aisle seat on an AA flight will cost him about $2,000. Really, that’s the absolute truth. This is how ridiculous the ancillary fee issue is becoming. Pet Airways that started last year with much fanfare is having problems. Finally, a new report shows that deep vein thrombosis is not particular to economy class during long flights.
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In order to sit next to her children, ages 7 and 10, Molly Todd was told she would have to pay extra for her economy class seat.
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The battle with the airlines and consumer groups, such as the Consumer Travel Alliance, about whether or not passengers will be told the full price of transportation including baggage fees and other obscure ancillary fees is still raging on Capitol Hill.
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A new bill, the Airline Passenger BASICS – or Basic Airline Standards to Improve Customer Satisfaction – Act would require airlines to allow passengers one checked and one carry-on bag for free.
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Not only are air travelers still unsure about the final cost of a ticket, but finding the online link to the fees is like a “Where’s Waldo” hunt on every page.
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I don’t know about you, but airline fees are irritating, especially those fees that go up for one reason but never seem to come down when that reason shifts course. I’m talking oil prices and fuel surcharges.
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The airlines seem to be intent on keeping travelers from being able to compare the full cost of travel. Somehow they feel that not allowing consumers to compare costs to fly, including ancillary fees, is the right way to go. They are flouting the new DOT disclosure rules on their websites and airlines are fighting the coming rules in court as well.
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Three major portions of the April 25, 2011 Department of Transportation (DOT) final rule are coming into effect today. These will deal with listing of ancillary fees, overbooking compensation and the extension of tarmac-delay rules to smaller airports and international flights.
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Once, airlines were at the cutting edge of technology. Flying was the first step to outer space. Autopilot controls let aircraft captains relax across vast oceans. Radar allowed planes to fly through clouds with no visibility. Can you remember the last “gee wiz” moment you had while flying?
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One of the questions being asked in Washington is, “What fees are most important to airline passengers when making airfare purchases?” If you have taken this survey, thank you. If not, please do.
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