Articles tagged “fees”

Bag fees are a tax dodge for airlines because ticket prices are taxable and bag fees aren't. Taxpayers end up making up the difference to fund the aviation system.

Here's a radical idea: How about some minimum standards for legroom in economy seats? Otherwise get ready for a big knee-jerk reaction.

Why are car rental companies getting a pass on making their rates more transparent when it is very difficult to compare them on an apples to apples basis?

The fee is pathetic and should be outlawed.

Whether Bags Fly Free stays or goes, rest assured that Southwest will be introducing new or higher fees in some areas as it makes a big push to bolster revenue.

Airlines, hotels, car rental companies and cruise lines will take the fee frenzy as far as they can until there is a backlash and the government steps in.

Disagreements between airlines and consumer advocates over bag-fee disclosures are well-known. The sleeper in this debate is a proposed provision that would require travel agencies to disclose the incentives they receive from airlines. Now, that would be ground-breaking.

Travel vests can sure cut down on your packing list, and for a short trip you may be able to dodge the checked bag fees.

Google Flight Search's detailed bag fee information is a worthy addition, but Kayak's method may be even better as it shows the increased fare based on your checked bag choice.

As long as fares are low enough, some consumers will continue to choose the budget option and hope that they pack light enough to avoid the fees.