Articles tagged “fees”

Luxe properties are still reluctant to let go of crazy internet fees while budget outfits see opportunities to distinguish themselves with more freebies.

The city's Taxi and Limousine Commission should be doing a better job of alerting residents of the fare increase and its reasoning to temper the flood of complaints that should be expected this week.

There's a difference between breaking up costs to keep prices lower for consumers and adding them back in as exorbitant fees to gouge them as many operators have done with credit card fees.

Ryanair demonstrates better than any other airline how the most important ingredient to short-term success is a very cheap entrance fee. Charge just a few pounds at the door and stick them with optional fees to get to the profits.

There is no reason for a hotel to leave out a mandatory fee when advertising the price of a room. It's time for the FTC to crack down.

Hotels aren't introducing many new fees after watching travelers' irate reactions to growing airline fees, but they are charging slightly more for fees like room service and Internet that began in the late 1990's.

El Al has some hard work in front of it in order to turn the red ink into black. With crowded long-haul flights, there could indeed be some demand for Economy Class Plus, and the El Al Upgrade bidding option is a nice twist.

From resort fees to parking fees to early check-out fees, hotels like to slip in fees when you don't expect it. But unlike airlines, a little protesting can lead to subtractions.

If vacation packages and compensation are up for negotiation, then why not travel expenses, too? With the growing importance of ancillary services when traveling, these perks logically are entering the conversation.

Who said only the people who pay fees are hit by them? The extra few inches in premium economy come from somewhere, and the the longer lines at TSA checkpoints slow down everyone.