Airline Surcharges Cost More Than A Ticket
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If you’ve purchased an airline ticket recently, you’ve likely been unhappily surprised by soaring rates and a list of surcharges that literally pours off of the page. Unfortunately, as oil costs go up, surcharges will continue to rise and, in many cases, multiply.
There are plenty of jokes running around the internet on what the airlines will charge for next - your own weight, using the in-flight restrooms, an airsick bag? Already, American Airlines leads the pack in baggage surcharges for major airlines, charging $15 for the first checked bag. Each way. And leading market theorists believe that in a few months, many of the other large airlines will follow suit.
Though airline food has always gotten a bad rap, few hungry passengers actually refused a meal or in-flight soda. Now, however, most airlines will charge for snacks and meals on domestic flights, and many are gearing up to charge for non-alcoholic drinks, as well.
With rising oil costs, airlines are truly struggling to maintain themselves afloat, and have begun to charge for the extras in order to recoup costs. Though there are several things that they’ll [hopefully] never charge for — bathroom use, your weight, etc. — they’re determined to cut out the extras, charging passengers for even the small luxuries.
Tags: Airlines | Economy & Business News | Oil | Saving Money
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