Southwest: We’ll charge fees, but not for bags
October 31, 2016
Southwest isn’t giving up its special niche as the airline that doesn’t charge for bags, but it’ll soon be adding fees for a bunch of other things.
Southwest isn’t giving up its special niche as the airline that doesn’t charge for bags, but it’ll soon be adding fees for a bunch of other things.
Korean Air has found a way to ding passengers who don’t fly, even beyond keeping the price of their tickets!
JD Power’s annual survey of airline satisfaction says we’re happier with flying than anytime in the past ten years…how about you?
Allegiant refunds airfares for 6 flights in Tax Day surprise, and Delta eliminates a fee for tickets by phone. When’s the last time a fee was cancelled?
Is our federal government finally taking some action in favor of consumers where airline pricing and fees are concerned? According to Consumer Reports, the Department of Transportation has launched an investigation of 5 airlines over price…
Lots of planes, little competition. Scene at Newark Liberty, where United controls nearly 70% of the traffic As the U.S. airline industry has consolidated, competitive options at U.S. airports have shrunk. With 80% of U.S. domestic air traffic…
Virgin America cabin…which space is up for sale next? Photo: Virgin America If you’re wondering what comes next in the world of airline fees, check this interview with airline execs at the Phoenix International Aviation…
MarketWatch put it this way” “JetBlue may start putting customers second.” The thought, encouraged by the stock market, is that JetBlue which is doing quite well financially, thank you, could do even better by squeezing more revenue from…
U.S. air carriers last year racked up that total…$3.35 billion in bags and $2.61 in fees to change a reservation. It’s hard to think of anything more to say, but what there is is in this REPORT from CNN.
The nation’s airlines had over $700 billion in revenue last year, and 5% of it came from charges for snacks, seat assignments and entertainment…and they expect that to double! The seat assignment figure includes both “ups” for an inch or two extra…
Southwest isn’t giving up its special niche as the airline that doesn’t charge for bags, but it’ll soon be adding fees for a bunch of other things.
Korean Air has found a way to ding passengers who don’t fly, even beyond keeping the price of their tickets!
JD Power’s annual survey of airline satisfaction says we’re happier with flying than anytime in the past ten years…how about you?
Allegiant refunds airfares for 6 flights in Tax Day surprise, and Delta eliminates a fee for tickets by phone. When’s the last time a fee was cancelled?
Is our federal government finally taking some action in favor of consumers where airline pricing and fees are concerned? According to Consumer Reports, the Department of Transportation has launched an investigation of 5 airlines over price…
Lots of planes, little competition. Scene at Newark Liberty, where United controls nearly 70% of the traffic As the U.S. airline industry has consolidated, competitive options at U.S. airports have shrunk. With 80% of U.S. domestic air traffic…
Virgin America cabin…which space is up for sale next? Photo: Virgin America If you’re wondering what comes next in the world of airline fees, check this interview with airline execs at the Phoenix International Aviation…
MarketWatch put it this way” “JetBlue may start putting customers second.” The thought, encouraged by the stock market, is that JetBlue which is doing quite well financially, thank you, could do even better by squeezing more revenue from…
U.S. air carriers last year racked up that total…$3.35 billion in bags and $2.61 in fees to change a reservation. It’s hard to think of anything more to say, but what there is is in this REPORT from CNN.
The nation’s airlines had over $700 billion in revenue last year, and 5% of it came from charges for snacks, seat assignments and entertainment…and they expect that to double! The seat assignment figure includes both “ups” for an inch or two extra…