The New York Times – Travel:
Three large U.S. airlines have reported strong quarterly sales and profits in recent days because of strong demand, high fares and relatively low fuel prices.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Tripped Up: What to Do If Your Travel or Tour Company Goes Bankrupt
The New York Times – Travel:
A family’s dream of seeing a rare warbler was dashed when Bird Watcher’s Digest collapsed. What happens when a tour operator goes under?
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Airfare Prices Fall, Helping Bring Down Overall Inflation
The New York Times – Travel:
Ticket prices are subject to several idiosyncratic factors, but they have eased markedly since last summer’s surge in demand.
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Live Nation and Other Ticket Giants Promise Transparency on Fees
The New York Times – Music:
Live Nation and SeatGeek said they would show customers the full cost of concerts, after the White House’s complaints that “junk fees” for tickets and hotel stays can mislead consumers.
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Watch Out for ‘Junk’ Fees When Booking Travel Online
The New York Times – Travel:
Hotels and airlines struggling to recoup their losses from the pandemic have been including more hidden charges. Don’t fall for them.
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Airfares: As Costs Rise, Flexibility Is Key
The New York Times – Travel:
International ticket prices, especially, will be high, but not getting locked into dates or destinations can keep costs down. And consider “skiplagging.”
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Looking for the Best Deal on Airfares? Consider a Price Freeze.
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Google Flights is joining other booking platforms that aim to assure travelers they’re getting the best price.
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Live Music Is Roaring Back. But Fans Are Reeling From Sticker Shock.
The New York Times – Music:
Buying concert tickets has become a mess of high prices and surcharges, anxiety-inducing registrations and pervasive scalping as some of pop’s biggest acts hit the road again.
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The Cure Says Ticketmaster Will Issue Refunds After Fee Complaints
The New York Times – Music:
The band said it wanted to make its North American tour “affordable for all,” but after tickets went on sale this week, fans said that fees had ratcheted up the price.