by Charlie Leocha | Mar 13, 2016
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) late last month called on the U.S. Department of Transportation to investigate hidden, runaway fuel surcharges and airline fees that can double passenger fares despite plummeting fuel costs. This is a part of the long-running...
by Charlie Leocha | Dec 19, 2013
The Department of Transportation (DOT) after investigating a consumers formal complaint found that American Airlines (AA) was lying to consumers by stating that fuel surcharges were “taxes.” The complaint, filed by Benjamin Edelman, included numerous...
by Janice Hough | Apr 7, 2011
Travel agents and travelers are getting used to fees on a regular basis for just about anything other than the absolute basics of travel. But the most aggravating fees are not for the extras, little and otherwise. The charges that irritate the most are mandatory....
by Janice Hough | Jun 2, 2010
As bad as airline surcharges can be, the rental car industry may be worse. If you’ve ever looked closely at a final bill, there’s everything from a seemingly endless list of taxes to various “recovery fees.” Most rental car companies even have...
by Charlie Leocha | May 27, 2010
I promise, I’ll ask the airlines why they are resorting to a blanket summer travel peak travel surcharge rather than simply raising the fares. I’m sure there is a reason, but this is one more thing that makes figuring out airfares complicated. The major...
