Posts Tagged ‘baggage fees’
 

 

US Airline Passengers Paid $9.2 Billion in Baggage, Other Fees in 2010

Consumers paid more than $9.2 billion in fees to U.S. airlines in 2010 for checked baggage and other services, according to a new study.
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The Blue Angels C-130 named Fat Albert performs a JATO takeoff. (Photo by Manny Gonzalez)

Final Call: Air Marshals Gone Wild, Clever Ways to Avoid Baggage Fees

Whistle blowers rat out crooked air marshals, how to save on baggage fees, Indonesian pilots have a crystal meth problem, thousands protest a new runway in Frankfurt, and more...
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A shiny Spirit Airlines Airbus A320. (Photo by Matt Molnar)

Why Spirit’s New $100 Carry On Fee Isn’t As Crazy As It Sounds

Spirit's last minute carry on fee has spiked to $100 each way, but, believe it or not, for a good reason.
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood goofing off with President Barack Obama at the White House. (Photo by Pete Souza/White House)

DOT Fines JetBlue and Orbitz Over Tarmac Delay and Baggage Fee Rules

The US Dept. of Transportation handed down $140,000 in fines to JetBlue and Orbitz on Monday for violating two consumer protection rules.
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AirTran to Increase Checked Bag Fee by $5

AirTran Airways announced on Wednesday that they will increase their first checked bag fee by $5 starting September 1st.
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