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Consumer Traveler Today: July 24

07-24-2013

 

Consumer Traveler Today: Most airline fees are variable. Why not change fees?

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Most airline fees are variable. Why not change fees?

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:00 AM PDT

Airlines are increasingly sophisticated with their fee structures. A "preferred" seat assignment fee varies from flight to flight, baggage charges are dependent on weight and/or time of payment), fuel surcharges vary from day to day. In fact, almost all fees are variable except the change fee on a domestic ticket. It would be reasonable and a good public relations move, to make the change fee variable too.
        

What we’re reading: Celebrity crew discards passenger’s belongings, do you really need a travel agent? Southwest comments on LGA crash

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 02:00 AM PDT

Celebrity crew discards passenger's belongings, do you really need a travel agent? Southwest issues statement