Comments on: Why fuel surcharges and other airline fees are never going away

By: Prof Burgos

Prof Burgos — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:34:13 +0000

$130 for a second checked bag on United. Nice.

By: Janice Hough

Janice Hough — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:20:33 +0000

No kidding Dave, thanks for your comments. Hit a new “low” today – a British Airways fare roundtrip between London and San Francisco for USD 243.00 – total with the mandatory extras. 829.00!

By: DaveSs

DaveSs — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:13:50 +0000

The government needs to step in for truth in advertising. Stuff like baggage fees that people can avoid should be legal. But this so-called “fuel surcharge” is simply bait and switch. As you say, it’s never going away, no matter the fuel price. It is simply a way to lie about what the fare really is.

By: D Baldwin

D Baldwin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:58:25 +0000

Why don’t we start boycotting one airline at a time? If no one flew American for a week, think what effect that would have. (Not picking on American, just first in alpahbetic order). One week and they would have to start making adjustments to their fees, terms and conditions. If they won’t, then there would be another week of boycott not far down the road. If they lose 2% of their top line revenue and are threatened to lose another 2% a month later, I think they, and the others, would quickly fall in line by simplifying their fares, including all the appropriate fees in the base price and let us make an informed decision based on total cost, not just the upfront base fare. We want the airlines to make a profit, or they won’t be around to fly us when we need to fly. We simply want equitable treatment, complete information and open communication. That really shouldn’t be that hard to get.

By: Janice Hough

Janice Hough — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:26:38 +0000

Having it called gouging has never stopped them before.

By: K Kauwell

K Kauwell — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:22:31 +0000

Isn’t this called gauging?