Okay, enough is enough! I understand that fuel prices are high and so airline fares are higher these days. What I can't condone are the new costs put into effect today by the airlines to charge customers an extra $25.00 for a second bag. And that's not all--apparently there are all kinds of new charges coming to the consumer. The industry refers to it as A La Carte pricing--so those who don't use the services don't have to purchase them and won't be charged for them. They are of course things we (the consumer) used to get for free and include the following type things:
*$3 for snacks on Frontier Airlines
*An extra $5–$30 to reserve a “Choice Seat,” i.e., a window or aisle seat in the first few rows in coach on US Airways (starting May 7)
*$25–$35 to get phone access to “specially trained customer service agents” during delays and other disruptions on Air Canada.
These are just a few things. And the article I read said this is just the beginning -- that soon travellers will be charged for many additional travel related costs. I think it's ridiculous! If they keep this up--the airlines will all go bankrupt! Grrr.
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And people wonder why we chose to drive 2000 miles to New England instead of fly. Geez! I'm sick of all the rate hikes everywhere.
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