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Rising Oil Prices and the Airlines: Why Airfare Shoppers Must Pay Attention
Feb. 21 – Today oil prices climbed to just over $105 per barrel – its highest price since last May – due to concerns about supply after Iran said it will sell no oil to Britain and France. As the AP notes, those two countries import very little oil from Iran, so the move was … Read Rising Oil Prices and the Airlines: Why Airfare Shoppers Must Pay Attention
Posted In: Airfare Hikes, Airline News, FeesWhite House Budget Proposals May Shift More Fees to Passengers
How much is too much for airfare, and when will passengers cry uncle? The airline industry could find out if new budget proposals sent to Congress are approved – coupled with ever-increasing ticket prices. Why One Airline Hates New ‘Transparent’ Fee Rules New Fees - What Passengers May Have to Pay These budget proposals have been kicking … Read White House Budget Proposals May Shift More Fees to Passengers
Posted In: Airfare Hikes, FeesSouthwest to Offer Football, Baseball Games via Wi-Fi but Bring Your Own Screen
Super Bowl XLVI is just a memory now – a terrific one for the Giants – but there’s good news for NFL-deprived fans who will be flying Southwest this fall when play resumes. The Los Angeles Times is reporting Southwest Airlines will “soon” begin streaming live video of professional football. Baseball, too. UPDATE: A Southwest … Read Southwest to Offer Football, Baseball Games via Wi-Fi but Bring Your Own Screen
Posted In: Airlines (by name), FeesJetBlue Raises Fee for Second Checked-Bag, First Bag Still Free
Most travelers will never notice this change, but a few will so it’s worth noting that JetBlue has increased the fee a second checked-bag from $30 to $40. 5 Worst Airline Fees Ever First Checked-Bag Still Free The airline continues to distinguish itself by allowing passengers a first checked bag for free (the only other … Read JetBlue Raises Fee for Second Checked-Bag, First Bag Still Free
Posted In: Airlines (by name), FeesSpirit Airlines Adds New $2 Fee, Blames New DOT Regulations
Spirit Airlines is adding a new $2 fee to all future airline tickets because of new Department of Transportation regulations that took effect last week. The low-cost carrier calls the fee a consequence of the government’s actions. New DOT Regulations – Explained $2 Fee Based on ’24 Hour Hold’ Requirement Spirit is lashing out at a … Read Spirit Airlines Adds New $2 Fee, Blames New DOT Regulations
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