Posts Tagged ‘flight fees’

U.S. Airlines Try to Make a Buck on Holiday Fares

Friday, September 25th, 2009

As if passengers weren’t already lining up to fork over extra money for luggage, meals and other items they’re used to receiving in their ticket price, airlines are adding on more fees during holiday travel.

The fee, which will be under “miscellaneousĀ fees” (isn’t that cute?), will be applied during Thanksgiving and New Year’s travel with certain airlines.

While the additional surcharge is only ten bucks, you have to hand it to these airlines: rather than drawing in more flies with honey, they made the bug spray just a wee big stronger. (more…)