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Consumer Traveler Today: July 26

07-26-2011

 

Consumer Traveler Today: Most airlines pocket uncollectable FAA tax money instead of passing savings to passengers 
 

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Most airlines pocket uncollectable FAA tax money instead of passing savings to passengers

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 05:19 AM PDT

After the demise of the FAA bill extension, most of America's airlines are keeping the money that they formerly collected as taxes. Almost in concert, the airlines have raised their airfares to match what ticket prices would have been with the 7.5 percent air transportation excise tax and are even taking advantage of the demise of the $3.70 domestic segment fees by raising airfares a further $4 per take-off and landing.
        

Weekend what we’re reading: $11K jewelry theft from checked luggage, no-snoring zones, more hotel gripes

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 04:30 PM PDT

This weekend we take a look at a supposed theft from airline baggage, no-snoring zones in hotels and disgruntled hotel guests.