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Airline-fee disclosure may be added to aviation-funding legislation

Airline Industry

Airline-fee disclosure may be added to aviation-funding legislation

By John Hughes

Airlines and travel agents would have to disclose all fees for checked bags, food and seating assignments before U.S.

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Passengers: Paying to pick seats loathsome

Air Travel

Passengers: Paying to pick seats loathsome

Paying for extras has become routine for airline passengers but it doesn't mean they like it, with a poll showing more than half all travelers hate having to fork out to choose their seat.

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Survey: What passengers want from airlines

Airline Passenger Survey

Survey: What passengers want from airlines

Almost three of every four passengers surveyed said they think overweight passengers should be required to purchase two seats on their flights.

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Zambia levies new government fees on tour operators

National Heritage Conservation Commission

Zambia levies new government fees on tour operators

By Gill Staden, eTN

National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) has introduced new fees for tour operators working within the World Heritage Site and for visitors to NHCC sites.

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Two laws could take fighting travel fees to new level

Fighting Travel Fees

Two laws could take fighting travel fees to new level

By Christopher Elliott

If you've ever been hit with a surprise fee when you rented a car or booked an airline ticket and found yourself saying, "There ought to be a law," I have some good news for you: There is.

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O'Hare landing-fee hike riles airlines

O'Hare Airport Landing And Rental Fees Increase

O'Hare landing-fee hike riles airlines

By MARY WISNIEWSKI

Sharply increased landing and rental fees at O'Hare Airport have angered airlines, threatening the city's airport expansion plans.

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Report: More airline fees yet to come

Centre For Asia Pacific Aviation Report

Report: More airline fees yet to come

By Carol Pucci

The move by U.S.

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Sick of paying airline baggage fees? Just say no and ship instead

Airline Luggage Fees

Sick of paying airline baggage fees? Just say no and ship instead

By George Hobica

Now that the airlines have raised, yet again, their fees for checked bags, it’s time to take another look at the alternative: shipping your bags, or better yet (if you’re staying in one place once

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As airlines run out of new fees the old fees go up

You Can Call It A Change But It Is Still An Increase

As airlines run out of new fees the old fees go up

By eTN Staff Writer

What used to cost US$20 for the first checked bag and US$30 for the second, will now cost you US$25 and US$35, repectively, on American Airlines beginning on February 1, 2010.

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Delta tops industry in squeezing fees from the fliers

Airline Fees

Delta tops industry in squeezing fees from the fliers

By Kelly Yamanouchi

Fees for checked bags, reservation changes and other services are a bane to fliers these days, but they have become a significant source of revenue for Atlanta’s top two airlines.

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Fraport: Airline fees at Frankfurt to rise

Frankfurt Airport

Fraport: Airline fees at Frankfurt to rise

FRANKFURT — German airport operator Fraport AG said Tuesday it signed a preliminary agreement with airlines which may see fees increase 12.5 percent over the next two years at Frankfurt Airport as i

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Proposed KCAA fee hike details emerge

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

Proposed KCAA fee hike details emerge

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

As mentioned in the last Aero-News, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is contemplating a hike in fees for its regulatory services.

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From bags to boarding – how airlines clean up

Airline Industry

From bags to boarding – how airlines clean up

By Patrick Collinson

EasyJet's figures reveal how much airlines now depend on add-on charges for their profit, as it reported £511m in earnings last year from baggage fees, insurance, early boarding and credit card fees

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Bogus airline surcharges become the norm

Airline Surcharges

Bogus airline surcharges become the norm

By Bryce Longton

Airlines are sticking it to passengers all the way around these days.

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City regulations damaging tourism

Unreasonable Fees For Coaches

City regulations damaging tourism

By David Browne, eTN

Costly and unreasonable fees for coaches bringing visitors to historic cities are damaging tourism and could ultimately hit the local economies of key heritage sites, according to speakers at the ETOA

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Southwest ad campaign took time to resonate with fliers

Southwest Airlines

Southwest ad campaign took time to resonate with fliers

Southwest Airlines decided to fly solo as other U.S. airlines rolled out fees last year.

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Hawaii to charge tourists fees at 8 state parks

Hawaii

Hawaii to charge tourists fees at 8 state parks

By Gary T. Kubota

The state has proposed raising small boat harbor mooring rates and charging nonresidents to get into eight parks as part of a plan to pay for repair and maintenance at recreational facilities.

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JetBlue: Ways to stay profitable without "nickel and diming" customers

JetBlue Airways

JetBlue: Ways to stay profitable without "nickel and diming" customers

NEW YORK — JetBlue said Thursday it won't rule out charging for a first checked bag, but it's looking for other ways to stay profitable in weak economic times without "nickel and diming" customers.

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Airlines face tricky balancing act

Airline Industry

Airlines face tricky balancing act

Airlines are challenged by weak revenue and volatile fuel prices, but many executives think keeping loyal customers happy is the best way to improve their business, according to a new survey.

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Little-known airline fees that add up

Airline Fees

Little-known airline fees that add up

By Harry R. Weber

ATLANTA — You can make waves after your next flight on Allegiant Air, but it's going to cost you extra to check your boogie board.

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