All Posts Tagged With: "airline fees"
Airlines Extend Surcharges
Remember the days when you would board an aircraft, nestle into your economy seat and rock back to take in a movie, have a complimentary light meal and non-alcoholic beverage? Once upon a time, flight attendants would shake you awake to have a cup of coffee or juice if you happened to doze off when [...]
What’s The Deal With These Airline Fees?
The travel industry is doing a lot of promotions to get back the business they once had. Even with reduced travelers and the rising cost of fuel, there are lots of advertisements for cheap one-way airfare that sound like a steal. The only problem is that, as the old adage goes, what seems to good [...]
USAirways Hijacks Bags: Increased Carry-On Luggage Crowding Planes
The imposed fees for checking bags on most airlines (Southwest Airlines excluded) have caused an increase of carry-on baggage on flights and crowded overhead compartments. Not to mention very little leg room under the seats as the aircrafts seem to be stuffed to capacity! However, during recent flights I have seen carry-on bags that make [...]
Purchasing Airline Tickets? It’s the a la carte line…
In 2008 the friendly skies have not been so friendly. Travelers have been hit with outrageous fees on top of fees for everything ranging from traveling with luggage to reserving a seat. Capacity has been reduced and routes eliminated. It is surprising the airlines have not started charging a reservation fee for oxygen in case of [...]
Avoiding Baggage Fees: Organized Packing Tips
If rising airline ticket prices, new fees being levied by airlines, restrictions on what you can take in your carry-on, and reduced flight capacity for travel destinations were not causing enough complications for travel, now travelers have to deal with fees for actually taking clothes, shoes and toiletries with them. If you are like me, [...]
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We are retired and live on a grocery budget of $200 a month for 2 people in the Midwest. That ...