The Not-so-friendly Skies

Why are airlines charging more while the cost of fuel is decreasing? Answer 1: to make more money. Answer 2: because they can get away with it.

How are they doing this? By using a system of surcharges -- a system they discovered when fuel prices were increasing.

We all know about surcharges for checked bags, extra leg room, pillows & blankets, but now they have come up with a new one--a surcharge for holiday flights. At first it applied on just three or four days, but now they have expanded it to THIRTEEN days.

Soon there will be a seat-belt surcharge.