Posts Tagged ‘holiday travel’

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…)

The Prime Date for Booking Holiday Travel is… Today

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

The good news is that ticket prices are down 15% to 20% lower than they have been in the last year. The bad news is that it may not last.

Experts say that travelers should book while the booking is good. “You’re going to have less availability to choose from. Any of these lower fares or special fares that you see offered are capacity controlled,” warns Janet Stevens of AAA Travel Services. (more…)