There is a new regulation coming into effect, “Don’t mislead passengers.” Let’s call it the “truth in advertising” rule. Understandably, the airlines are incensed. Spirit Airlines is leading the charge. How dare the government mandate that they tell the truth. After decades of being allowed to mislead the public and bury taxes and fees in the fine print, being forced to be honest doesn’t come easily.
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Airlines say new pricing rule violates free speech, Air France plane makes u-turn enroute because of cell phone, Las Vegas Bellagio completes renovation
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When it comes to airline fees, there’s no shortage of outrage. The simple mention of the word “ancillary” or “surcharge” in a story is enough to draw hundreds of comments. But turn your attention to another part of the travel industry, like car rental companies, and you hear the sound of crickets.
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Airline snacking survey, iPads in every Royal Caribbean stateroom, air travel take-off and landing tax increase could affect small cities
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The last time she flew, five years ago, checking a bag was still free. Most travelers are aware of the fees, but so she was shocked when she got up to the ticket counter. U.S. Airways said she had to pay an extra $60. She didn’t have it. That’s the beginning of her story that lasted eight days and nights.
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Air travel is one of the most heavily taxed activities in America. You would think it was a “sin” to travel. Heck, it seems to be more of a “sin” than drinking, smoking, shooting or driving.
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Virgin America launches real-time deals for everything from candy to rental cars, cruise sellers collecting more fees, UAL pilots sue to stop merger integration because of training issues
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ANA announces first 787 routes, making your iPhone pictures spectacular, why certain airports are more expensive
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Fees to use credit cards in Europe for purchasing airfares are going up and spreading to mainstream airlines. Lufthansa was the latest to announce credit card fees, effective Nov. 1. They join other biggies, British Airlines and Virgin, on the credit-card-fee bandwagon.
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ATMs can inflict a lot of unnecessary pain on travelers. There are widespread reports of ATMs reclaiming money if it isn’t taken quickly enough. Sometimes, the funds are credited back to a customer’s account, sometimes not. And the fees? Outrageous!
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