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Consumer Traveler Today: Sept 9

09-09-2010

 

Consumer Traveler Today: Opt-out fees and extra charges — the most maddening of all 
 

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Opt-out fees and extra charges — the most maddening of all

Posted: 09 Sep 2010 04:23 AM PDT

No travelers like airline fees, but some of them are more aggravating than others. My least favorite is ANY fee where you have to opt-out, i.e. un-check a box not to pay it. United Airlines is trying to sell you extra miles with each trip. When checking in online (and at airport kiosks), this is an opt-out offer.
        

What we’re reading: Openskies’ money back guarantee, Thai plane searched, ILFC scolds Boeing and Airbus

Posted: 09 Sep 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Openskies offers money back guarantee, Thai plane searched after bomb scare, ILFC scolds Boeing and Airbus